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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,649.22, 264,851.60 and 160,952.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,649.22, 264,851.60 and 160,952.58 is: 242,691.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,649.22 : 264,851.60 = 160,952.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,649.22/264,851.60 = 160,952.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,649.22x = 264,851.60 × 160,952.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,649.22x = 42,628,547,532.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,628,547,532.37/175,649.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,691.36

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