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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,281.15, 160,465.94 and 65,294.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,281.15, 160,465.94 and 65,294.28 is: 90,104.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,281.15 : 160,465.94 = 65,294.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,281.15/160,465.94 = 65,294.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,281.15x = 160,465.94 × 65,294.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,281.15x = 10,477,508,016.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,477,508,016.82/116,281.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,104.96

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