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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,971.92, 160,038.60 and 68,214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,971.92, 160,038.60 and 68,214.80 is: 94,134.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,971.92 : 160,038.60 = 68,214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,971.92/160,038.60 = 68,214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,971.92x = 160,038.60 × 68,214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,971.92x = 10,917,001,091.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,917,001,091.28/115,971.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,134.87

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