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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,375.60, 260,063.40 and 160,415.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,375.60, 260,063.40 and 160,415.60 is: 240,623.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,375.60 : 260,063.40 = 160,415.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,375.60/260,063.40 = 160,415.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,375.60x = 260,063.40 × 160,415.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,375.60x = 41,718,226,349.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,718,226,349.04/173,375.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,623.40

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