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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,992, 160,085.16 and 65,691

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,992, 160,085.16 and 65,691 is: 90,662.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,992 : 160,085.16 = 65,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,992/160,085.16 = 65,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,992x = 160,085.16 × 65,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,992x = 10,516,154,245.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,516,154,245.56/115,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,662.75

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