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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,784, 159,781.92 and 65,481.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,784, 159,781.92 and 65,481.92 is: 90,365.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,784 : 159,781.92 = 65,481.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,784/159,781.92 = 65,481.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,784x = 159,781.92 × 65,481.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,784x = 10,462,826,902.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,462,826,902.89/115,784
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,365.05

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