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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,670.87, 265,967.41 and 160,976.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,670.87, 265,967.41 and 160,976.89 is: 242,341.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,670.87 : 265,967.41 = 160,976.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,670.87/265,967.41 = 160,976.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,670.87x = 265,967.41 × 160,976.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,670.87x = 42,814,606,503.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,814,606,503.15/176,670.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,341.06

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