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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,266, 159,067.08 and 62,274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,266, 159,067.08 and 62,274 is: 85,938.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,266 : 159,067.08 = 62,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,266/159,067.08 = 62,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,266x = 159,067.08 × 62,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,266x = 9,905,743,339.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,905,743,339.92/115,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,938.12

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