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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,706.64, 159,670.80 and 65,406.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,706.64, 159,670.80 and 65,406.72 is: 90,258.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,706.64 : 159,670.80 = 65,406.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,706.64/159,670.80 = 65,406.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,706.64x = 159,670.80 × 65,406.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,706.64x = 10,443,543,307.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,443,543,307.78/115,706.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,258.81

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