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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,012, 160,173.78 and 89,106.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,012, 160,173.78 and 89,106.50 is: 123,026.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,012 : 160,173.78 = 89,106.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,012/160,173.78 = 89,106.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,012x = 160,173.78 × 89,106.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,012x = 14,272,524,927.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,272,524,927.57/116,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,026.28

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