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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,193.51, 160,293.78 and 68,423.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,193.51, 160,293.78 and 68,423.96 is: 94,393.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,193.51 : 160,293.78 = 68,423.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,193.51/160,293.78 = 68,423.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,193.51x = 160,293.78 × 68,423.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,193.51x = 10,967,934,389.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,967,934,389.50/116,193.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,393.69

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