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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,950.40, 270,907.20 and 160,214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,950.40, 270,907.20 and 160,214.40 is: 239,862.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,950.40 : 270,907.20 = 160,214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,950.40/270,907.20 = 160,214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,950.40x = 270,907.20 × 160,214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,950.40x = 43,403,234,503.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,403,234,503.68/180,950.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,862.61

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