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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,004.07, 239,485.28 and 117,867.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,004.07, 239,485.28 and 117,867.60 is: 176,417.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,004.07 : 239,485.28 = 117,867.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,004.07/239,485.28 = 117,867.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,004.07x = 239,485.28 × 117,867.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,004.07x = 28,227,554,599.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,227,554,599.59/160,004.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,417.73

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