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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,784.80, 256,177.20 and 160,416.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,784.80, 256,177.20 and 160,416.80 is: 240,625.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,784.80 : 256,177.20 = 160,416.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,784.80/256,177.20 = 160,416.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,784.80x = 256,177.20 × 160,416.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,784.80x = 41,095,126,656.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,095,126,656.96/170,784.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,625.20

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