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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,344.68, 159,175.70 and 65,043.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,344.68, 159,175.70 and 65,043.68 is: 89,760.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,344.68 : 159,175.70 = 65,043.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,344.68/159,175.70 = 65,043.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,344.68x = 159,175.70 × 65,043.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,344.68x = 10,353,373,294.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,353,373,294.58/115,344.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,760.30

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