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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,269.31, 263,819.03 and 160,510.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,269.31, 263,819.03 and 160,510.61 is: 240,233.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,269.31 : 263,819.03 = 160,510.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,269.31/263,819.03 = 160,510.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,269.31x = 263,819.03 × 160,510.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,269.31x = 42,345,753,291.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,345,753,291.90/176,269.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,233.27

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