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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,494.40, 275,241.60 and 160,166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,494.40, 275,241.60 and 160,166.40 is: 240,249.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,494.40 : 275,241.60 = 160,166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,494.40/275,241.60 = 160,166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,494.40x = 275,241.60 × 160,166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,494.40x = 44,084,456,202.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,084,456,202.24/183,494.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,249.60

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