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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,485.40, 275,228.10 and 160,157.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,485.40, 275,228.10 and 160,157.40 is: 240,236.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,485.40 : 275,228.10 = 160,157.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,485.40/275,228.10 = 160,157.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,485.40x = 275,228.10 × 160,157.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,485.40x = 44,079,816,902.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,079,816,902.94/183,485.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,236.10

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