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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,870.72, 159,893.04 and 65,560

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,870.72, 159,893.04 and 65,560 is: 90,467.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,870.72 : 159,893.04 = 65,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,870.72/159,893.04 = 65,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,870.72x = 159,893.04 × 65,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,870.72x = 10,482,587,702.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,482,587,702.40/115,870.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,467.96

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