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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,905.83, 159,939.29 and 65,604.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,905.83, 159,939.29 and 65,604.83 is: 90,528.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,905.83 : 159,939.29 = 65,604.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,905.83/159,939.29 = 65,604.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,905.83x = 159,939.29 × 65,604.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,905.83x = 10,492,789,525.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,492,789,525.83/115,905.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,528.58

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