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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,708.72, 159,675.96 and 65,406.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,708.72, 159,675.96 and 65,406.64 is: 90,259.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,708.72 : 159,675.96 = 65,406.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,708.72/159,675.96 = 65,406.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,708.72x = 159,675.96 × 65,406.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,708.72x = 10,443,868,032.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,443,868,032.37/115,708.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,259.99

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