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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,411, 159,267.22 and 62,419

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,411, 159,267.22 and 62,419 is: 86,138.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,411 : 159,267.22 = 62,419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,411/159,267.22 = 62,419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,411x = 159,267.22 × 62,419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,411x = 9,941,300,605.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,941,300,605.18/115,411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,138.24

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