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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,426, 159,297.60 and 65,134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,426, 159,297.60 and 65,134.72 is: 89,891.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,426 : 159,297.60 = 65,134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,426/159,297.60 = 65,134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,426x = 159,297.60 × 65,134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,426x = 10,375,804,572.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,375,804,572.67/115,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,891.40

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