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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,055, 160,147.52 and 68,301.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,055, 160,147.52 and 68,301.86 is: 94,251.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,055 : 160,147.52 = 68,301.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,055/160,147.52 = 68,301.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,055x = 160,147.52 × 68,301.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,055x = 10,938,373,490.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,938,373,490.39/116,055
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,251.63

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