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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,803, 159,808.14 and 62,811

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,803, 159,808.14 and 62,811 is: 86,679.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,803 : 159,808.14 = 62,811 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,803/159,808.14 = 62,811/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,803x = 159,808.14 × 62,811
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,803x = 10,037,709,081.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,037,709,081.54/115,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,679.18

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