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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,639.40, 272,459.10 and 160,903.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,639.40, 272,459.10 and 160,903.40 is: 241,355.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,639.40 : 272,459.10 = 160,903.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,639.40/272,459.10 = 160,903.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,639.40x = 272,459.10 × 160,903.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,639.40x = 43,839,595,550.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,839,595,550.94/181,639.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,355.10

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