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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,216.41, 240,114.37 and 117,898.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,216.41, 240,114.37 and 117,898.34 is: 176,692.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,216.41 : 240,114.37 = 117,898.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,216.41/240,114.37 = 117,898.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,216.41x = 240,114.37 × 117,898.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,216.41x = 28,309,085,633.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,309,085,633.15/160,216.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,692.80

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