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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,462.88, 160,717.91 and 66,161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,462.88, 160,717.91 and 66,161.88 is: 91,302.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,462.88 : 160,717.91 = 66,161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,462.88/160,717.91 = 66,161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,462.88x = 160,717.91 × 66,161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,462.88x = 10,633,398,744.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,633,398,744.46/116,462.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,302.90

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