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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,121.39, 239,987.86 and 117,607.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,121.39, 239,987.86 and 117,607.25 is: 176,268.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,121.39 : 239,987.86 = 117,607.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,121.39/239,987.86 = 117,607.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,121.39x = 239,987.86 × 117,607.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,121.39x = 28,224,312,553.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,224,312,553.94/160,121.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,268.23

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