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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,273.89, 160,438.66 and 68,520.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,273.89, 160,438.66 and 68,520.75 is: 94,547.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,273.89 : 160,438.66 = 68,520.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,273.89/160,438.66 = 68,520.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,273.89x = 160,438.66 × 68,520.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,273.89x = 10,993,376,539.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,993,376,539.25/116,273.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,547.25

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