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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,719.40, 272,060.70 and 160,983.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,719.40, 272,060.70 and 160,983.40 is: 241,015.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,719.40 : 272,060.70 = 160,983.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,719.40/272,060.70 = 160,983.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,719.40x = 272,060.70 × 160,983.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,719.40x = 43,797,256,492.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,797,256,492.38/181,719.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,015.85

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