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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,171, 160,291.26 and 68,406.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,171, 160,291.26 and 68,406.92 is: 94,386.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,171 : 160,291.26 = 68,406.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,171/160,291.26 = 68,406.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,171x = 160,291.26 × 68,406.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,171x = 10,965,031,399.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,965,031,399.52/116,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,386.99

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