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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,503.33, 257,200.46 and 160,308.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,503.33, 257,200.46 and 160,308.77 is: 240,412.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,503.33 : 257,200.46 = 160,308.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,503.33/257,200.46 = 160,308.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,503.33x = 257,200.46 × 160,308.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,503.33x = 41,231,488,584.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,231,488,584.49/171,503.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,412.17

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