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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,108, 162,989.04 and 65,116

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118,108, 162,989.04 and 65,116 is: 89,860.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,108 : 162,989.04 = 65,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,108/162,989.04 = 65,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,108x = 162,989.04 × 65,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,108x = 10,613,194,328.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,613,194,328.64/118,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,860.08

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