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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,124.91, 239,993.13 and 117,610.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,124.91, 239,993.13 and 117,610.77 is: 176,273.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,124.91 : 239,993.13 = 117,610.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,124.91/239,993.13 = 117,610.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,124.91x = 239,993.13 × 117,610.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,124.91x = 28,225,776,814.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,225,776,814.01/160,124.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,273.49

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