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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,078.60, 264,117.90 and 160,872.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,078.60, 264,117.90 and 160,872.20 is: 241,308.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,078.60 : 264,117.90 = 160,872.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,078.60/264,117.90 = 160,872.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,078.60x = 264,117.90 × 160,872.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,078.60x = 42,489,227,632.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,489,227,632.38/176,078.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,308.30

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