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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,215.41, 240,112.88 and 117,897.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,215.41, 240,112.88 and 117,897.34 is: 176,691.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,215.41 : 240,112.88 = 117,897.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,215.41/240,112.88 = 117,897.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,215.41x = 240,112.88 × 117,897.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,215.41x = 28,308,668,661.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,308,668,661.97/160,215.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,691.30

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