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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,231.54, 240,137.07 and 117,913.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,231.54, 240,137.07 and 117,913.54 is: 176,715.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,231.54 : 240,137.07 = 117,913.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,231.54/240,137.07 = 117,913.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,231.54x = 240,137.07 × 117,913.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,231.54x = 28,315,412,008.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,315,412,008.93/160,231.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,715.60

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