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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,333.68, 159,160.50 and 65,032.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,333.68, 159,160.50 and 65,032.68 is: 89,745.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,333.68 : 159,160.50 = 65,032.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,333.68/159,160.50 = 65,032.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,333.68x = 159,160.50 × 65,032.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,333.68x = 10,350,633,865.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,350,633,865.14/115,333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,745.11

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