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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,659.78, 160,993.56 and 65,674.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,659.78, 160,993.56 and 65,674.38 is: 90,632.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,659.78 : 160,993.56 = 65,674.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,659.78/160,993.56 = 65,674.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,659.78x = 160,993.56 × 65,674.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,659.78x = 10,573,152,768.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,573,152,768.25/116,659.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,632.37

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