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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,346.52, 263,934.86 and 160,587.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,346.52, 263,934.86 and 160,587.77 is: 240,349.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,346.52 : 263,934.86 = 160,587.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,346.52/263,934.86 = 160,587.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,346.52x = 263,934.86 × 160,587.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,346.52x = 42,384,708,470.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,384,708,470.05/176,346.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,349.00

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