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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,009.80, 274,150.20 and 161,091.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,009.80, 274,150.20 and 161,091.20 is: 241,315.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,009.80 : 274,150.20 = 161,091.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,009.80/274,150.20 = 161,091.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,009.80x = 274,150.20 × 161,091.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,009.80x = 44,163,184,698.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,163,184,698.24/183,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,315.96

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