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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,700.83, 269,306.27 and 160,953.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,700.83, 269,306.27 and 160,953.73 is: 242,560.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,700.83 : 269,306.27 = 160,953.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,700.83/269,306.27 = 160,953.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,700.83x = 269,306.27 × 160,953.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,700.83x = 43,345,848,699.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,345,848,699.79/178,700.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,560.98

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