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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,140.86, 165,794.88 and 65,694.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,140.86, 165,794.88 and 65,694.16 is: 90,658.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,140.86 : 165,794.88 = 65,694.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,140.86/165,794.88 = 65,694.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,140.86x = 165,794.88 × 65,694.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,140.86x = 10,891,755,373.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,891,755,373.90/120,140.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,658.21

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