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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,338.11, 265,460.52 and 160,644

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,338.11, 265,460.52 and 160,644 is: 241,834.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,338.11 : 265,460.52 = 160,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,338.11/265,460.52 = 160,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,338.11x = 265,460.52 × 160,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,338.11x = 42,644,639,774.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,644,639,774.88/176,338.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,834.51

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