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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,033.95, 273,304.99 and 161,507.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,033.95, 273,304.99 and 161,507.18 is: 241,161.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,033.95 : 273,304.99 = 161,507.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,033.95/273,304.99 = 161,507.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,033.95x = 273,304.99 × 161,507.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,033.95x = 44,140,718,191.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,140,718,191.50/183,033.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,161.38

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