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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,152.60, 264,228.90 and 160,946.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,152.60, 264,228.90 and 160,946.20 is: 241,419.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,152.60 : 264,228.90 = 160,946.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,152.60/264,228.90 = 160,946.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,152.60x = 264,228.90 × 160,946.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,152.60x = 42,526,637,385.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,526,637,385.18/176,152.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,419.30

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