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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,451.06, 160,539.72 and 98,473.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,451.06, 160,539.72 and 98,473.92 is: 135,756.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,451.06 : 160,539.72 = 98,473.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,451.06/160,539.72 = 98,473.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,451.06x = 160,539.72 × 98,473.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,451.06x = 15,808,975,544.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,808,975,544.10/116,451.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,756.39

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