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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,014.36, 160,094.44 and 65,713.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,014.36, 160,094.44 and 65,713.72 is: 90,681.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,014.36 : 160,094.44 = 65,713.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,014.36/160,094.44 = 65,713.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,014.36x = 160,094.44 × 65,713.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,014.36x = 10,520,401,203.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,520,401,203.72/116,014.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,681.89

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