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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,263, 159,065.37 and 64,962

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,263, 159,065.37 and 64,962 is: 89,648.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,263 : 159,065.37 = 64,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,263/159,065.37 = 64,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,263x = 159,065.37 × 64,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,263x = 10,333,204,565.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,333,204,565.94/115,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,648.93

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