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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,386.67, 159,233.52 and 65,085.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,386.67, 159,233.52 and 65,085.67 is: 89,818.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,386.67 : 159,233.52 = 65,085.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,386.67/159,233.52 = 65,085.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,386.67x = 159,233.52 × 65,085.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,386.67x = 10,363,820,335.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,363,820,335.66/115,386.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,818.18

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