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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,421, 159,280.98 and 65,118.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,421, 159,280.98 and 65,118.92 is: 89,864.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,421 : 159,280.98 = 65,118.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,421/159,280.98 = 65,118.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,421x = 159,280.98 × 65,118.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,421x = 10,372,205,394.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,372,205,394.14/115,421
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,864.11

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