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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,130.41, 240,001.38 and 117,616.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,130.41, 240,001.38 and 117,616.27 is: 176,281.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,130.41 : 240,001.38 = 117,616.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,130.41/240,001.38 = 117,616.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,130.41x = 240,001.38 × 117,616.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,130.41x = 28,228,067,110.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,228,067,110.45/160,130.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,281.74

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