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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,264, 163,204.32 and 65,272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118,264, 163,204.32 and 65,272 is: 90,075.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,264 : 163,204.32 = 65,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,264/163,204.32 = 65,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,264x = 163,204.32 × 65,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,264x = 10,652,672,375.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,652,672,375.04/118,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,075.36

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