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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,280.19, 263,835.55 and 160,521.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,280.19, 263,835.55 and 160,521.64 is: 240,250.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,280.19 : 263,835.55 = 160,521.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,280.19/263,835.55 = 160,521.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,280.19x = 263,835.55 × 160,521.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,280.19x = 42,351,315,176.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,351,315,176.30/176,280.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,250.00

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