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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,085.60, 264,128.40 and 160,879.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,085.60, 264,128.40 and 160,879.20 is: 241,318.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,085.60 : 264,128.40 = 160,879.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,085.60/264,128.40 = 160,879.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,085.60x = 264,128.40 × 160,879.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,085.60x = 42,492,765,689.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,492,765,689.28/176,085.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,318.80

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