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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,268.22, 239,880.79 and 118,131.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,268.22, 239,880.79 and 118,131.41 is: 176,812.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,268.22 : 239,880.79 = 118,131.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,268.22/239,880.79 = 118,131.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,268.22x = 239,880.79 × 118,131.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,268.22x = 28,337,456,701.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,337,456,701.98/160,268.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,812.70

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