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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,647.72, 264,849.33 and 160,951.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,647.72, 264,849.33 and 160,951.08 is: 242,689.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,647.72 : 264,849.33 = 160,951.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,647.72/264,849.33 = 160,951.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,647.72x = 264,849.33 × 160,951.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,647.72x = 42,627,785,700.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,627,785,700.78/175,647.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,689.09

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