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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,694, 159,657.72 and 62,702

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,694, 159,657.72 and 62,702 is: 86,528.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,694 : 159,657.72 = 62,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,694/159,657.72 = 62,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,694x = 159,657.72 × 62,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,694x = 10,010,858,359.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,010,858,359.44/115,694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,528.76

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