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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,794, 159,795.72 and 65,491.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,794, 159,795.72 and 65,491.92 is: 90,378.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,794 : 159,795.72 = 65,491.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,794/159,795.72 = 65,491.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,794x = 159,795.72 × 65,491.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,794x = 10,465,328,510.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,465,328,510.58/115,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,378.85

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