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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,437.14, 160,683.78 and 68,041.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,437.14, 160,683.78 and 68,041.86 is: 93,898.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,437.14 : 160,683.78 = 68,041.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,437.14/160,683.78 = 68,041.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,437.14x = 160,683.78 × 68,041.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,437.14x = 10,933,223,263.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,933,223,263.03/116,437.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,898.07

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