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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118,985.72, 164,204.84 and 65,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118,985.72, 164,204.84 and 65,273 is: 90,079.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118,985.72 : 164,204.84 = 65,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118,985.72/164,204.84 = 65,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118,985.72x = 164,204.84 × 65,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118,985.72x = 10,718,142,521.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,718,142,521.32/118,985.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,079.23

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