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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,994, 162,831.72 and 65,002

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,994, 162,831.72 and 65,002 is: 89,702.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,994 : 162,831.72 = 65,002 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,994/162,831.72 = 65,002/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,994x = 162,831.72 × 65,002
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,994x = 10,584,387,463.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,584,387,463.44/117,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,702.76

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