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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,124.90, 239,993.12 and 117,610.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,124.90, 239,993.12 and 117,610.76 is: 176,273.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,124.90 : 239,993.12 = 117,610.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,124.90/239,993.12 = 117,610.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,124.90x = 239,993.12 × 117,610.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,124.90x = 28,225,773,237.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,225,773,237.97/160,124.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,273.48

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