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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,417.30, 263,125.95 and 160,902.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,417.30, 263,125.95 and 160,902.10 is: 241,353.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,417.30 : 263,125.95 = 160,902.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,417.30/263,125.95 = 160,902.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,417.30x = 263,125.95 × 160,902.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,417.30x = 42,337,517,919.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,337,517,919.50/175,417.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,353.15

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