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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,259.23, 160,396.38 and 75,996.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,259.23, 160,396.38 and 75,996.24 is: 104,847.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,259.23 : 160,396.38 = 75,996.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,259.23/160,396.38 = 75,996.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,259.23x = 160,396.38 × 75,996.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,259.23x = 12,189,521,789.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,189,521,789.61/116,259.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,847.78

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