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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,156, 160,270.57 and 68,391.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,156, 160,270.57 and 68,391.92 is: 94,366.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,156 : 160,270.57 = 68,391.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,156/160,270.57 = 68,391.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,156x = 160,270.57 × 68,391.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,156x = 10,961,212,001.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,961,212,001.79/116,156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,366.30

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