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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,498.57, 160,729.35 and 94,951.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,498.57, 160,729.35 and 94,951.31 is: 131,001.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,498.57 : 160,729.35 = 94,951.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,498.57/160,729.35 = 94,951.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,498.57x = 160,729.35 × 94,951.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,498.57x = 15,261,461,534.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,261,461,534.30/116,498.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,001.28

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