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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,323, 159,145.74 and 62,331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,323, 159,145.74 and 62,331 is: 86,016.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,323 : 159,145.74 = 62,331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,323/159,145.74 = 62,331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,323x = 159,145.74 × 62,331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,323x = 9,919,713,119.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,919,713,119.94/115,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,016.78

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