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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,851, 159,876.81 and 65,550

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,851, 159,876.81 and 65,550 is: 90,460.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,851 : 159,876.81 = 65,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,851/159,876.81 = 65,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,851x = 159,876.81 × 65,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,851x = 10,479,924,895.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,479,924,895.50/115,851
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,460.37

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