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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,277.96, 160,461.54 and 65,291.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,277.96, 160,461.54 and 65,291.09 is: 90,100.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,277.96 : 160,461.54 = 65,291.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,277.96/160,461.54 = 65,291.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,277.96x = 160,461.54 × 65,291.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,277.96x = 10,476,708,849.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,476,708,849.68/116,277.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,100.56

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