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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,400.76, 159,255.90 and 65,103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,400.76, 159,255.90 and 65,103 is: 89,843.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,400.76 : 159,255.90 = 65,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,400.76/159,255.90 = 65,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,400.76x = 159,255.90 × 65,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,400.76x = 10,368,036,857.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,368,036,857.70/115,400.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,843.75

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