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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,313.80, 274,970.70 and 161,152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,313.80, 274,970.70 and 161,152.20 is: 241,728.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,313.80 : 274,970.70 = 161,152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,313.80/274,970.70 = 161,152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,313.80x = 274,970.70 × 161,152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,313.80x = 44,312,133,240.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,312,133,240.54/183,313.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,728.30

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