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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,979.66, 160,049.19 and 68,236.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,979.66, 160,049.19 and 68,236.07 is: 94,164.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,979.66 : 160,049.19 = 68,236.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,979.66/160,049.19 = 68,236.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,979.66x = 160,049.19 × 68,236.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,979.66x = 10,921,126,932.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,921,126,932.04/115,979.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,164.16

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