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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,792, 159,792.96 and 65,489.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,792, 159,792.96 and 65,489.92 is: 90,376.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,792 : 159,792.96 = 65,489.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,792/159,792.96 = 65,489.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,792x = 159,792.96 × 65,489.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,792x = 10,464,828,166.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,464,828,166.96/115,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,376.09

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