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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,626.40, 272,439.60 and 160,890.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,626.40, 272,439.60 and 160,890.40 is: 241,335.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,626.40 : 272,439.60 = 160,890.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,626.40/272,439.60 = 160,890.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,626.40x = 272,439.60 × 160,890.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,626.40x = 43,832,916,219.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,832,916,219.84/181,626.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,335.60

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