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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,076.38, 165,705.93 and 65,629.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,076.38, 165,705.93 and 65,629.65 is: 90,569.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,076.38 : 165,705.93 = 65,629.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,076.38/165,705.93 = 65,629.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,076.38x = 165,705.93 × 65,629.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,076.38x = 10,875,222,188.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,875,222,188.82/120,076.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,569.20

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