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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,376.10, 260,064.15 and 160,416.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,376.10, 260,064.15 and 160,416.10 is: 240,624.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,376.10 : 260,064.15 = 160,416.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,376.10/260,064.15 = 160,416.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,376.10x = 260,064.15 × 160,416.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,376.10x = 41,718,476,692.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,718,476,692.82/173,376.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,624.15

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