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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119,297.52, 164,630.52 and 65,586

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119,297.52, 164,630.52 and 65,586 is: 90,508.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,297.52 : 164,630.52 = 65,586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,297.52/164,630.52 = 65,586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,297.52x = 164,630.52 × 65,586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,297.52x = 10,797,457,284.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,797,457,284.72/119,297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,508.65

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