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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,237, 165,928.26 and 65,788.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,237, 165,928.26 and 65,788.12 is: 90,788.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,237 : 165,928.26 = 65,788.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,237/165,928.26 = 65,788.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,237x = 165,928.26 × 65,788.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,237x = 10,916,108,280.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,916,108,280.27/120,237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,788.26

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