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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,212.62, 265,943.58 and 160,272.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,212.62, 265,943.58 and 160,272.82 is: 240,521.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,212.62 : 265,943.58 = 160,272.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,212.62/265,943.58 = 160,272.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,212.62x = 265,943.58 × 160,272.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,212.62x = 42,623,527,527.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,623,527,527.50/177,212.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,521.96

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