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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,565.30, 254,584.67 and 160,059.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,565.30, 254,584.67 and 160,059.06 is: 238,903.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,565.30 : 254,584.67 = 160,059.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,565.30/254,584.67 = 160,059.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,565.30x = 254,584.67 × 160,059.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,565.30x = 40,748,582,170.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,748,582,170.31/170,565.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,903.12

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