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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,127.39, 239,996.85 and 117,613.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,127.39, 239,996.85 and 117,613.26 is: 176,277.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,127.39 : 239,996.85 = 117,613.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,127.39/239,996.85 = 117,613.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,127.39x = 239,996.85 × 117,613.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,127.39x = 28,226,811,918.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,226,811,918.23/160,127.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,277.23

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