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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,603.40, 273,905.10 and 160,830.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,603.40, 273,905.10 and 160,830.60 is: 241,245.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,603.40 : 273,905.10 = 160,830.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,603.40/273,905.10 = 160,830.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,603.40x = 273,905.10 × 160,830.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,603.40x = 44,052,321,576.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,052,321,576.06/182,603.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,245.90

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