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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,605.40, 273,908.10 and 160,832.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,605.40, 273,908.10 and 160,832.60 is: 241,248.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,605.40 : 273,908.10 = 160,832.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,605.40/273,908.10 = 160,832.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,605.40x = 273,908.10 × 160,832.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,605.40x = 44,053,351,884.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,053,351,884.06/182,605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,248.90

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