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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,853, 161,253.72 and 65,868.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,853, 161,253.72 and 65,868.72 is: 90,896.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,853 : 161,253.72 = 65,868.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,853/161,253.72 = 65,868.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,853x = 161,253.72 × 65,868.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,853x = 10,621,576,131.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,621,576,131.64/116,853
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,896.91

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