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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,034.33, 160,115.34 and 68,284.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,034.33, 160,115.34 and 68,284.83 is: 94,225.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,034.33 : 160,115.34 = 68,284.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,034.33/160,115.34 = 68,284.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,034.33x = 160,115.34 × 68,284.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,034.33x = 10,933,447,971.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,933,447,971.72/116,034.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,225.98

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