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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,425, 159,296.22 and 65,133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,425, 159,296.22 and 65,133.72 is: 89,890.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,425 : 159,296.22 = 65,133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,425/159,296.22 = 65,133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,425x = 159,296.22 × 65,133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,425x = 10,375,555,390.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,375,555,390.54/115,425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,890.02

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