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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,789, 159,788.82 and 62,797

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,789, 159,788.82 and 62,797 is: 86,659.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,789 : 159,788.82 = 62,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,789/159,788.82 = 62,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,789x = 159,788.82 × 62,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,789x = 10,034,258,529.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,034,258,529.54/115,789
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,659.86

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