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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,825.80, 257,738.70 and 160,161.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,825.80, 257,738.70 and 160,161.80 is: 240,242.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,825.80 : 257,738.70 = 160,161.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,825.80/257,738.70 = 160,161.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,825.80x = 257,738.70 × 160,161.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,825.80x = 41,279,894,121.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,279,894,121.66/171,825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,242.70

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