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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,462.33, 160,717.03 and 65,475.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,462.33, 160,717.03 and 65,475.28 is: 90,355.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,462.33 : 160,717.03 = 65,475.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,462.33/160,717.03 = 65,475.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,462.33x = 160,717.03 × 65,475.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,462.33x = 10,522,992,577.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,522,992,577.23/116,462.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,355.33

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