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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,459.67, 159,333.86 and 65,158.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,459.67, 159,333.86 and 65,158.31 is: 89,918.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,459.67 : 159,333.86 = 65,158.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,459.67/159,333.86 = 65,158.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,459.67x = 159,333.86 × 65,158.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,459.67x = 10,381,923,920.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,381,923,920.92/115,459.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,918.19

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