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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,820.80, 257,731.20 and 160,156.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,820.80, 257,731.20 and 160,156.80 is: 240,235.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,820.80 : 257,731.20 = 160,156.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,820.80/257,731.20 = 160,156.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,820.80x = 257,731.20 × 160,156.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,820.80x = 41,277,404,252.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,277,404,252.16/171,820.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,235.20

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