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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,278.94, 263,833.68 and 160,520.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,278.94, 263,833.68 and 160,520.39 is: 240,248.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,278.94 : 263,833.68 = 160,520.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,278.94/263,833.68 = 160,520.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,278.94x = 263,833.68 × 160,520.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,278.94x = 42,350,685,208.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,350,685,208.74/176,278.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,248.13

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