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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,310.13, 160,568.93 and 78,269.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,310.13, 160,568.93 and 78,269.69 is: 108,053.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,310.13 : 160,568.93 = 78,269.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,310.13/160,568.93 = 78,269.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,310.13x = 160,568.93 × 78,269.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,310.13x = 12,567,680,971.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,567,680,971.83/116,310.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,053.20

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