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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,133.31, 160,269.60 and 68,401.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,133.31, 160,269.60 and 68,401.99 is: 94,398.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,133.31 : 160,269.60 = 68,401.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,133.31/160,269.60 = 68,401.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,133.31x = 160,269.60 × 68,401.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,133.31x = 10,962,759,576.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,962,759,576.50/116,133.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,398.06

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