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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117,160.73, 161,642.12 and 76,870.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117,160.73, 161,642.12 and 76,870.73 is: 106,055.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117,160.73 : 161,642.12 = 76,870.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117,160.73/161,642.12 = 76,870.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117,160.73x = 161,642.12 × 76,870.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117,160.73x = 12,425,546,570.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,425,546,570.58/117,160.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,055.56

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