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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,036.71, 268,304.78 and 160,285.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,036.71, 268,304.78 and 160,285.11 is: 241,552.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,036.71 : 268,304.78 = 160,285.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,036.71/268,304.78 = 160,285.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,036.71x = 268,304.78 × 160,285.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,036.71x = 43,005,260,374.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,005,260,374.40/178,036.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,552.77

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