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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,241.52, 240,151.92 and 117,923.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,241.52, 240,151.92 and 117,923.44 is: 176,730.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,241.52 : 240,151.92 = 117,923.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,241.52/240,151.92 = 117,923.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,241.52x = 240,151.92 × 117,923.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,241.52x = 28,319,540,529.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,319,540,529.00/160,241.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,730.35

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