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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,418.30, 263,127.45 and 160,903.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,418.30, 263,127.45 and 160,903.10 is: 241,354.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,418.30 : 263,127.45 = 160,903.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,418.30/263,127.45 = 160,903.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,418.30x = 263,127.45 × 160,903.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,418.30x = 42,338,022,400.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,338,022,400.10/175,418.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,354.65

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