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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,794, 161,175.72 and 63,802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,794, 161,175.72 and 63,802 is: 88,046.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,794 : 161,175.72 = 63,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,794/161,175.72 = 63,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,794x = 161,175.72 × 63,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,794x = 10,283,333,287.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,283,333,287.44/116,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,046.76

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