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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,042.96, 160,110.60 and 68,292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,042.96, 160,110.60 and 68,292.56 is: 94,226.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,042.96 : 160,110.60 = 68,292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,042.96/160,110.60 = 68,292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,042.96x = 160,110.60 × 68,292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,042.96x = 10,934,362,757.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,934,362,757.14/116,042.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,226.85

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