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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,828.68, 161,167.38 and 76,525

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,828.68, 161,167.38 and 76,525 is: 105,567.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,828.68 : 161,167.38 = 76,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,828.68/161,167.38 = 76,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,828.68x = 161,167.38 × 76,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,828.68x = 12,333,333,754.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,333,333,754.50/116,828.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,567.69

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