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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,279.56, 263,834.62 and 160,521.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,279.56, 263,834.62 and 160,521.01 is: 240,249.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,279.56 : 263,834.62 = 160,521.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,279.56/263,834.62 = 160,521.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,279.56x = 263,834.62 × 160,521.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,279.56x = 42,350,998,614.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,350,998,614.48/176,279.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,249.06

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