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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,048.60, 264,072.90 and 160,842.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,048.60, 264,072.90 and 160,842.20 is: 241,263.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,048.60 : 264,072.90 = 160,842.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,048.60/264,072.90 = 160,842.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,048.60x = 264,072.90 × 160,842.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,048.60x = 42,474,066,196.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,474,066,196.38/176,048.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,263.30

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