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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,279.19, 263,834.05 and 160,520.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,279.19, 263,834.05 and 160,520.64 is: 240,248.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,279.19 : 263,834.05 = 160,520.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,279.19/263,834.05 = 160,520.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,279.19x = 263,834.05 × 160,520.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,279.19x = 42,350,810,559.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,350,810,559.79/176,279.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,248.50

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