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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,867.70, 271,301.55 and 160,822.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,867.70, 271,301.55 and 160,822.90 is: 241,234.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,867.70 : 271,301.55 = 160,822.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,867.70/271,301.55 = 160,822.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,867.70x = 271,301.55 × 160,822.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,867.70x = 43,631,502,045.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,631,502,045.50/180,867.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,234.35

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