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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,238.27, 160,425.72 and 65,272.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,238.27, 160,425.72 and 65,272.08 is: 90,084.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,238.27 : 160,425.72 = 65,272.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,238.27/160,425.72 = 65,272.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,238.27x = 160,425.72 × 65,272.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,238.27x = 10,471,320,429.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,471,320,429.90/116,238.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,084.96

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