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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,031.19, 253,064.99 and 160,305.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,031.19, 253,064.99 and 160,305.01 is: 221,643.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,031.19 : 253,064.99 = 160,305.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,031.19/253,064.99 = 160,305.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,031.19x = 253,064.99 × 160,305.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,031.19x = 40,567,585,520.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,567,585,520.70/183,031.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,643.02

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