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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,281.56, 263,837.61 and 160,523.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,281.56, 263,837.61 and 160,523.01 is: 240,252.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,281.56 : 263,837.61 = 160,523.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,281.56/263,837.61 = 160,523.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,281.56x = 263,837.61 × 160,523.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,281.56x = 42,352,007,308.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,352,007,308.41/176,281.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,252.06

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