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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,642.28, 160,910.91 and 68,863.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,642.28, 160,910.91 and 68,863.62 is: 94,999.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,642.28 : 160,910.91 = 68,863.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,642.28/160,910.91 = 68,863.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,642.28x = 160,910.91 × 68,863.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,642.28x = 11,080,907,760.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,080,907,760.09/116,642.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,999.07

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