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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,802.60, 265,203.90 and 160,828.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,802.60, 265,203.90 and 160,828.20 is: 241,242.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,802.60 : 265,203.90 = 160,828.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,802.60/265,203.90 = 160,828.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,802.60x = 265,203.90 × 160,828.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,802.60x = 42,652,265,869.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,652,265,869.98/176,802.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,242.30

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