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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,150.40, 274,466.40 and 160,859.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,150.40, 274,466.40 and 160,859.20 is: 241,061.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,150.40 : 274,466.40 = 160,859.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,150.40/274,466.40 = 160,859.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,150.40x = 274,466.40 × 160,859.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,150.40x = 44,150,445,530.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,150,445,530.88/183,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,061.15

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