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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,219.49, 240,118.92 and 117,901.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,219.49, 240,118.92 and 117,901.44 is: 176,697.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,219.49 : 240,118.92 = 117,901.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,219.49/240,118.92 = 117,901.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,219.49x = 240,118.92 × 117,901.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,219.49x = 28,310,366,439.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,310,366,439.24/160,219.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,697.40

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