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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,445.60, 275,168.40 and 160,117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,445.60, 275,168.40 and 160,117.60 is: 240,176.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,445.60 : 275,168.40 = 160,117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,445.60/275,168.40 = 160,117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,445.60x = 275,168.40 × 160,117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,445.60x = 44,059,303,803.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,059,303,803.84/183,445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,176.40

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