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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,705.11, 269,312.73 and 160,958.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,705.11, 269,312.73 and 160,958.01 is: 242,567.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,705.11 : 269,312.73 = 160,958.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,705.11/269,312.73 = 160,958.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,705.11x = 269,312.73 × 160,958.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,705.11x = 43,348,041,088.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,348,041,088.47/178,705.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,567.44

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