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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,702.40, 257,553.60 and 160,038.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,702.40, 257,553.60 and 160,038.40 is: 240,057.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,702.40 : 257,553.60 = 160,038.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,702.40/257,553.60 = 160,038.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,702.40x = 257,553.60 × 160,038.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,702.40x = 41,218,466,058.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,218,466,058.24/171,702.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,057.60

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