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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,155.60, 264,233.40 and 160,949.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,155.60, 264,233.40 and 160,949.20 is: 241,423.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,155.60 : 264,233.40 = 160,949.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,155.60/264,233.40 = 160,949.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,155.60x = 264,233.40 × 160,949.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,155.60x = 42,528,154,343.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,528,154,343.28/176,155.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,423.80

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