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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,231.08, 159,019.50 and 64,247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,231.08, 159,019.50 and 64,247 is: 88,661.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,231.08 : 159,019.50 = 64,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,231.08/159,019.50 = 64,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,231.08x = 159,019.50 × 64,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,231.08x = 10,216,525,816.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,216,525,816.50/115,231.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,661.20

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