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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,578, 159,498.60 and 62,586

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,578, 159,498.60 and 62,586 is: 86,369.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,578 : 159,498.60 = 62,586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,578/159,498.60 = 62,586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,578x = 159,498.60 × 62,586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,578x = 9,982,379,379.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,982,379,379.60/115,578
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,369.20

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