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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,218.87, 264,698.51 and 160,326.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,218.87, 264,698.51 and 160,326.05 is: 239,466.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,218.87 : 264,698.51 = 160,326.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,218.87/264,698.51 = 160,326.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,218.87x = 264,698.51 × 160,326.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,218.87x = 42,438,064,424.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,438,064,424.06/177,218.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,466.97

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