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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,672.50, 159,628.32 and 65,371.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,672.50, 159,628.32 and 65,371.50 is: 90,212.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,672.50 : 159,628.32 = 65,371.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,672.50/159,628.32 = 65,371.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,672.50x = 159,628.32 × 65,371.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,672.50x = 10,435,142,720.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,435,142,720.88/115,672.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,212.82

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