Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,827.68, 161,166 and 76,524
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 116,827.68, 161,166 and 76,524 is: 105,566.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116,827.68 : 161,166 = 76,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116,827.68/161,166 = 76,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116,827.68x = 161,166 × 76,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116,827.68x = 12,333,066,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,333,066,984/116,827.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,566.31
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