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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,375.08, 159,217.74 and 65,074.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,375.08, 159,217.74 and 65,074.08 is: 89,802.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,375.08 : 159,217.74 = 65,074.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,375.08/159,217.74 = 65,074.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,375.08x = 159,217.74 × 65,074.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,375.08x = 10,360,947,950.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,360,947,950.18/115,375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,802.30

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