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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,230.92, 240,136.13 and 117,912.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,230.92, 240,136.13 and 117,912.92 is: 176,714.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,230.92 : 240,136.13 = 117,912.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,230.92/240,136.13 = 117,912.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,230.92x = 240,136.13 × 117,912.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,230.92x = 28,315,151,379.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,315,151,379.90/160,230.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,714.66

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