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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119,307, 164,639.46 and 65,591.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119,307, 164,639.46 and 65,591.63 is: 90,514.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,307 : 164,639.46 = 65,591.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,307/164,639.46 = 65,591.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,307x = 164,639.46 × 65,591.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,307x = 10,798,970,543.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,798,970,543.72/119,307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,514.14

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