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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,233.54, 240,140.07 and 117,915.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,233.54, 240,140.07 and 117,915.54 is: 176,718.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,233.54 : 240,140.07 = 117,915.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,233.54/240,140.07 = 117,915.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,233.54x = 240,140.07 × 117,915.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,233.54x = 28,316,246,029.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,316,246,029.69/160,233.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,718.59

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