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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,644.28, 160,913.67 and 68,865.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,644.28, 160,913.67 and 68,865.62 is: 95,001.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,644.28 : 160,913.67 = 68,865.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,644.28/160,913.67 = 68,865.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,644.28x = 160,913.67 × 68,865.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,644.28x = 11,081,419,651.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,081,419,651.03/116,644.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,001.83

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