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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,478, 159,359.64 and 62,486

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,478, 159,359.64 and 62,486 is: 86,230.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,478 : 159,359.64 = 62,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,478/159,359.64 = 62,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,478x = 159,359.64 × 62,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,478x = 9,957,746,465.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,957,746,465.04/115,478
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,230.68

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