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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,411.60, 275,117.40 and 160,083.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,411.60, 275,117.40 and 160,083.60 is: 240,125.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,411.60 : 275,117.40 = 160,083.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,411.60/275,117.40 = 160,083.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,411.60x = 275,117.40 × 160,083.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,411.60x = 44,041,783,814.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,041,783,814.64/183,411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,125.40

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