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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,944, 164,142.72 and 65,952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118,944, 164,142.72 and 65,952 is: 91,013.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,944 : 164,142.72 = 65,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,944/164,142.72 = 65,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,944x = 164,142.72 × 65,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,944x = 10,825,540,669.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,825,540,669.44/118,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,013.76

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