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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,796.24, 160,989.51 and 91,258.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,796.24, 160,989.51 and 91,258.06 is: 125,788.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,796.24 : 160,989.51 = 91,258.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,796.24/160,989.51 = 91,258.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,796.24x = 160,989.51 × 91,258.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,796.24x = 14,691,590,362.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,691,590,362.95/116,796.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,788.21

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