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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,925.34, 242,783.71 and 160,887.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,925.34, 242,783.71 and 160,887.34 is: 220,775.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,925.34 : 242,783.71 = 160,887.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,925.34/242,783.71 = 160,887.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,925.34x = 242,783.71 × 160,887.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,925.34x = 39,060,825,650.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,060,825,650.99/176,925.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,775.75

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