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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,109, 160,264.62 and 75,828.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,109, 160,264.62 and 75,828.96 is: 104,666.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,109 : 160,264.62 = 75,828.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,109/160,264.62 = 75,828.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,109x = 160,264.62 × 75,828.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,109x = 12,152,699,459.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,152,699,459.40/116,109
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,666.30

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