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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,868.08, 159,901.32 and 65,566

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,868.08, 159,901.32 and 65,566 is: 90,482.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,868.08 : 159,901.32 = 65,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,868.08/159,901.32 = 65,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,868.08x = 159,901.32 × 65,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,868.08x = 10,484,089,947.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,484,089,947.12/115,868.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,482.99

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