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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,128, 163,016.64 and 65,136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118,128, 163,016.64 and 65,136 is: 89,887.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,128 : 163,016.64 = 65,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,128/163,016.64 = 65,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,128x = 163,016.64 × 65,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,128x = 10,618,251,863.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,618,251,863.04/118,128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,887.68

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