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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119,541, 164,966.42 and 65,826.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119,541, 164,966.42 and 65,826.15 is: 90,840.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119,541 : 164,966.42 = 65,826.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119,541/164,966.42 = 65,826.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119,541x = 164,966.42 × 65,826.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119,541x = 10,859,103,978.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,859,103,978.75/119,541
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,840.00

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