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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,995.63, 160,071.24 and 68,252.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,995.63, 160,071.24 and 68,252.07 is: 94,186.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,995.63 : 160,071.24 = 68,252.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,995.63/160,071.24 = 68,252.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,995.63x = 160,071.24 × 68,252.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,995.63x = 10,925,193,477.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,925,193,477.47/115,995.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,186.25

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