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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,992.38, 160,080.72 and 65,013.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,992.38, 160,080.72 and 65,013.78 is: 89,725.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,992.38 : 160,080.72 = 65,013.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,992.38/160,080.72 = 65,013.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,992.38x = 160,080.72 × 65,013.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,992.38x = 10,407,452,712.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,407,452,712.32/115,992.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,725.31

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