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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,837, 159,853.98 and 65,536

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,837, 159,853.98 and 65,536 is: 90,439.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,837 : 159,853.98 = 65,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,837/159,853.98 = 65,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,837x = 159,853.98 × 65,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,837x = 10,476,190,433.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,476,190,433.28/115,837
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,439.07

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