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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,502.40, 275,253.60 and 160,174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,502.40, 275,253.60 and 160,174.40 is: 240,261.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,502.40 : 275,253.60 = 160,174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,502.40/275,253.60 = 160,174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,502.40x = 275,253.60 × 160,174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,502.40x = 44,088,580,227.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,088,580,227.84/183,502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,261.60

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