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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,571.24, 159,476.58 and 65,260.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,571.24, 159,476.58 and 65,260.52 is: 90,052.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,571.24 : 159,476.58 = 65,260.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,571.24/159,476.58 = 65,260.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,571.24x = 159,476.58 × 65,260.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,571.24x = 10,407,524,538.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,407,524,538.62/115,571.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,052.89

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