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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,737.40, 262,991.70 and 160,991.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,737.40, 262,991.70 and 160,991.80 is: 240,924.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,737.40 : 262,991.70 = 160,991.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,737.40/262,991.70 = 160,991.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,737.40x = 262,991.70 × 160,991.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,737.40x = 42,339,507,168.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,339,507,168.06/175,737.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,924.85

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