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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,912, 159,958.56 and 65,611

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,912, 159,958.56 and 65,611 is: 90,543.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,912 : 159,958.56 = 65,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,912/159,958.56 = 65,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,912x = 159,958.56 × 65,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,912x = 10,495,041,080.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,495,041,080.16/115,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,543.18

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