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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,347.68, 159,179.84 and 65,046.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,347.68, 159,179.84 and 65,046.68 is: 89,764.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,347.68 : 159,179.84 = 65,046.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,347.68/159,179.84 = 65,046.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,347.68x = 159,179.84 × 65,046.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,347.68x = 10,354,120,114.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,354,120,114.93/115,347.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,764.44

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