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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,281.37, 263,837.33 and 160,522.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,281.37, 263,837.33 and 160,522.82 is: 240,251.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,281.37 : 263,837.33 = 160,522.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,281.37/263,837.33 = 160,522.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,281.37x = 263,837.33 × 160,522.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,281.37x = 42,351,911,430.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,351,911,430.26/176,281.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,251.77

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