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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,783.99, 161,161.90 and 63,069.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,783.99, 161,161.90 and 63,069.02 is: 87,035.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,783.99 : 161,161.90 = 63,069.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,783.99/161,161.90 = 63,069.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,783.99x = 161,161.90 × 63,069.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,783.99x = 10,164,322,130.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,164,322,130.86/116,783.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,035.24

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