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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,969.76, 160,069.80 and 68,238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,969.76, 160,069.80 and 68,238.50 is: 94,187.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,969.76 : 160,069.80 = 68,238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,969.76/160,069.80 = 68,238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,969.76x = 160,069.80 × 68,238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,969.76x = 10,922,923,047.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,922,923,047.30/115,969.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,187.68

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