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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,958.80, 257,938.20 and 160,294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,958.80, 257,938.20 and 160,294.80 is: 240,442.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,958.80 : 257,938.20 = 160,294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,958.80/257,938.20 = 160,294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,958.80x = 257,938.20 × 160,294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,958.80x = 41,346,152,181.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,346,152,181.36/171,958.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,442.20

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