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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,233.12, 159,016.33 and 64,251.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,233.12, 159,016.33 and 64,251.42 is: 88,663.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,233.12 : 159,016.33 = 64,251.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,233.12/159,016.33 = 64,251.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,233.12x = 159,016.33 × 64,251.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,233.12x = 10,217,025,005.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,217,025,005.69/115,233.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,663.96

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