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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,477.15, 275,215.73 and 160,149.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,477.15, 275,215.73 and 160,149.15 is: 240,223.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,477.15 : 275,215.73 = 160,149.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,477.15/275,215.73 = 160,149.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,477.15x = 275,215.73 × 160,149.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,477.15x = 44,075,564,425.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,075,564,425.38/183,477.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,223.73

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