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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,359.57, 160,592.40 and 65,376.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,359.57, 160,592.40 and 65,376.25 is: 90,228.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,359.57 : 160,592.40 = 65,376.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,359.57/160,592.40 = 65,376.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,359.57x = 160,592.40 × 65,376.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,359.57x = 10,498,928,890.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,498,928,890.50/116,359.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,228.32

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