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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,343.36, 265,468.43 and 160,649.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,343.36, 265,468.43 and 160,649.25 is: 241,842.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,343.36 : 265,468.43 = 160,649.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,343.36/265,468.43 = 160,649.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,343.36x = 265,468.43 × 160,649.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,343.36x = 42,647,303,374.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,647,303,374.93/176,343.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,842.41

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