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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,041.92, 160,150.68 and 68,307

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,041.92, 160,150.68 and 68,307 is: 94,271.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,041.92 : 160,150.68 = 68,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,041.92/160,150.68 = 68,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,041.92x = 160,150.68 × 68,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,041.92x = 10,939,412,498.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,939,412,498.76/116,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,271.21

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