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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,280.56, 263,836.11 and 160,522.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,280.56, 263,836.11 and 160,522.01 is: 240,250.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,280.56 : 263,836.11 = 160,522.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,280.56/263,836.11 = 160,522.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,280.56x = 263,836.11 × 160,522.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,280.56x = 42,351,502,687.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,351,502,687.78/176,280.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,250.56

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