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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,281.20, 263,837.04 and 160,522.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,281.20, 263,837.04 and 160,522.64 is: 240,251.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,281.20 : 263,837.04 = 160,522.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,281.20/263,837.04 = 160,522.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,281.20x = 263,837.04 × 160,522.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,281.20x = 42,351,818,190.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,351,818,190.59/176,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,251.47

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