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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,335.11, 265,455.99 and 160,641

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,335.11, 265,455.99 and 160,641 is: 241,829.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,335.11 : 265,455.99 = 160,641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,335.11/265,455.99 = 160,641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,335.11x = 265,455.99 × 160,641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,335.11x = 42,643,115,689.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,643,115,689.59/176,335.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,829.98

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