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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,161.43, 266,989.57 and 160,317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,161.43, 266,989.57 and 160,317.12 is: 241,604.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,161.43 : 266,989.57 = 160,317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,161.43/266,989.57 = 160,317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,161.43x = 266,989.57 × 160,317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,161.43x = 42,802,999,532.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,802,999,532.86/177,161.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,604.51

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