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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,174.39, 265,886.12 and 160,234.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,174.39, 265,886.12 and 160,234.71 is: 240,464.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,174.39 : 265,886.12 = 160,234.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,174.39/265,886.12 = 160,234.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,174.39x = 265,886.12 × 160,234.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,174.39x = 42,604,183,601.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,604,183,601.21/177,174.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,464.69

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