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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,281.83, 165,986.28 and 65,833.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,281.83, 165,986.28 and 65,833.72 is: 90,849.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,281.83 : 165,986.28 = 65,833.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,281.83/165,986.28 = 65,833.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,281.83x = 165,986.28 × 65,833.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,281.83x = 10,927,494,281.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,927,494,281.36/120,281.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,849.09

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