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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,552, 160,843.68 and 63,560

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,552, 160,843.68 and 63,560 is: 87,713.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,552 : 160,843.68 = 63,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,552/160,843.68 = 63,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,552x = 160,843.68 × 63,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,552x = 10,223,224,300.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,223,224,300.80/116,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,713.85

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