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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,669.87, 265,965.90 and 160,975.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,669.87, 265,965.90 and 160,975.89 is: 242,339.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,669.87 : 265,965.90 = 160,975.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,669.87/265,965.90 = 160,975.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,669.87x = 265,965.90 × 160,975.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,669.87x = 42,814,097,462.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,814,097,462.15/176,669.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,339.56

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