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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,279.44, 263,834.43 and 160,520.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,279.44, 263,834.43 and 160,520.89 is: 240,248.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,279.44 : 263,834.43 = 160,520.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,279.44/263,834.43 = 160,520.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,279.44x = 263,834.43 × 160,520.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,279.44x = 42,350,937,516.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,350,937,516.24/176,279.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,248.88

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