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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,290.32, 262,935.48 and 160,083.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,290.32, 262,935.48 and 160,083.92 is: 240,125.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,290.32 : 262,935.48 = 160,083.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,290.32/262,935.48 = 160,083.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,290.32x = 262,935.48 × 160,083.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,290.32x = 42,091,742,345.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,091,742,345.48/175,290.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,125.88

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