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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,072,180.80, 256,608,271.20 and 160,994,484.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,072,180.80, 256,608,271.20 and 160,994,484.80 is: 241,491,727.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,072,180.80 : 256,608,271.20 = 160,994,484.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,072,180.80/256,608,271.20 = 160,994,484.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,072,180.80x = 256,608,271.20 × 160,994,484.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,072,180.80x = 41,312,516,417,262,680
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,312,516,417,262,680/171,072,180.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,491,727.20

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