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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,325.23, 160,628.60 and 112,563.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,325.23, 160,628.60 and 112,563.59 is: 155,434.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,325.23 : 160,628.60 = 112,563.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,325.23/160,628.60 = 112,563.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,325.23x = 160,628.60 × 112,563.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,325.23x = 18,080,931,350.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,080,931,350.94/116,325.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,434.31

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