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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,340.80, 275,011.20 and 161,179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,340.80, 275,011.20 and 161,179.20 is: 241,768.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,340.80 : 275,011.20 = 161,179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,340.80/275,011.20 = 161,179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,340.80x = 275,011.20 × 161,179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,340.80x = 44,326,085,207.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,326,085,207.04/183,340.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,768.80

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