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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,418.40, 255,627.60 and 160,741.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,418.40, 255,627.60 and 160,741.60 is: 241,112.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,418.40 : 255,627.60 = 160,741.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,418.40/255,627.60 = 160,741.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,418.40x = 255,627.60 × 160,741.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,418.40x = 41,089,989,428.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,089,989,428.16/170,418.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,112.40

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