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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,246.10, 259,869.15 and 160,286.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,246.10, 259,869.15 and 160,286.10 is: 240,429.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,246.10 : 259,869.15 = 160,286.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,246.10/259,869.15 = 160,286.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,246.10x = 259,869.15 × 160,286.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,246.10x = 41,653,412,563.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,653,412,563.82/173,246.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,429.15

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