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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,255.80, 262,883.70 and 160,740.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,255.80, 262,883.70 and 160,740.60 is: 241,110.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,255.80 : 262,883.70 = 160,740.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,255.80/262,883.70 = 160,740.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,255.80x = 262,883.70 × 160,740.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,255.80x = 42,256,083,668.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,256,083,668.22/175,255.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,110.90

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