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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,338.08, 159,172.08 and 65,036

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,338.08, 159,172.08 and 65,036 is: 89,752.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,338.08 : 159,172.08 = 65,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,338.08/159,172.08 = 65,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,338.08x = 159,172.08 × 65,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,338.08x = 10,351,915,394.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,351,915,394.88/115,338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,752.80

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