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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,104, 162,983.52 and 65,112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118,104, 162,983.52 and 65,112 is: 89,854.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,104 : 162,983.52 = 65,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,104/162,983.52 = 65,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,104x = 162,983.52 × 65,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,104x = 10,612,182,954.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,612,182,954.24/118,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,854.56

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