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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,129.41, 239,999.88 and 117,615.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,129.41, 239,999.88 and 117,615.27 is: 176,280.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,129.41 : 239,999.88 = 117,615.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,129.41/239,999.88 = 117,615.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,129.41x = 239,999.88 × 117,615.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,129.41x = 28,227,650,686.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,227,650,686.17/160,129.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,280.24

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