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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,145.81, 165,799.39 and 65,698.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,145.81, 165,799.39 and 65,698.16 is: 90,662.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,145.81 : 165,799.39 = 65,698.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,145.81/165,799.39 = 65,698.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,145.81x = 165,799.39 × 65,698.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,145.81x = 10,892,714,852.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,892,714,852.12/120,145.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,662.46

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