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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,828, 163,982.72 and 65,836

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118,828, 163,982.72 and 65,836 is: 90,853.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,828 : 163,982.72 = 65,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,828/163,982.72 = 65,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,828x = 163,982.72 × 65,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,828x = 10,795,966,353.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,795,966,353.92/118,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,853.72

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