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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,599.40, 273,899.10 and 160,826.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,599.40, 273,899.10 and 160,826.60 is: 241,239.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,599.40 : 273,899.10 = 160,826.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,599.40/273,899.10 = 160,826.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,599.40x = 273,899.10 × 160,826.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,599.40x = 44,050,260,996.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,050,260,996.06/182,599.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,239.90

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