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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,306.70, 159,123.27 and 65,005.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,306.70, 159,123.27 and 65,005.70 is: 89,707.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,306.70 : 159,123.27 = 65,005.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,306.70/159,123.27 = 65,005.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,306.70x = 159,123.27 × 65,005.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,306.70x = 10,343,918,757.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,343,918,757.02/115,306.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,707.88

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