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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,686.40, 275,529.60 and 160,358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,686.40, 275,529.60 and 160,358.40 is: 240,537.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,686.40 : 275,529.60 = 160,358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,686.40/275,529.60 = 160,358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,686.40x = 275,529.60 × 160,358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,686.40x = 44,183,485,808.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,183,485,808.64/183,686.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,537.60

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