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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,666, 162,379.08 and 64,674

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,666, 162,379.08 and 64,674 is: 89,250.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,666 : 162,379.08 = 64,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,666/162,379.08 = 64,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,666x = 162,379.08 × 64,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,666x = 10,501,704,619.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,501,704,619.92/117,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,250.12

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