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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,207.08, 264,681.02 and 160,314.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,207.08, 264,681.02 and 160,314.16 is: 239,449.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,207.08 : 264,681.02 = 160,314.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,207.08/264,681.02 = 160,314.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,207.08x = 264,681.02 × 160,314.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,207.08x = 42,432,115,389.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,432,115,389.24/177,207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,449.32

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