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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,430.80, 263,146.20 and 160,915.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,430.80, 263,146.20 and 160,915.60 is: 241,373.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,430.80 : 263,146.20 = 160,915.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,430.80/263,146.20 = 160,915.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,430.80x = 263,146.20 × 160,915.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,430.80x = 42,344,328,660.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,344,328,660.72/175,430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,373.40

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