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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,139.80, 259,709.70 and 160,309.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,139.80, 259,709.70 and 160,309.40 is: 240,464.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,139.80 : 259,709.70 = 160,309.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,139.80/259,709.70 = 160,309.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,139.80x = 259,709.70 × 160,309.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,139.80x = 41,633,906,181.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,633,906,181.18/173,139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,464.10

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