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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,229.74, 160,371.97 and 76,002.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,229.74, 160,371.97 and 76,002.57 is: 104,867.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,229.74 : 160,371.97 = 76,002.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,229.74/160,371.97 = 76,002.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,229.74x = 160,371.97 × 76,002.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,229.74x = 12,188,681,685.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,188,681,685.96/116,229.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,867.16

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