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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,069.44, 160,165.92 and 78,394.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,069.44, 160,165.92 and 78,394.72 is: 108,178.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,069.44 : 160,165.92 = 78,394.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,069.44/160,165.92 = 78,394.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,069.44x = 160,165.92 × 78,394.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,069.44x = 12,556,162,451.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,556,162,451.94/116,069.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,178.02

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