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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,225.48, 240,127.92 and 117,907.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,225.48, 240,127.92 and 117,907.44 is: 176,706.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,225.48 : 240,127.92 = 117,907.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,225.48/240,127.92 = 117,907.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,225.48x = 240,127.92 × 117,907.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,225.48x = 28,312,868,319.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,312,868,319.72/160,225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,706.40

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