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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,701.10, 275,551.65 and 160,373.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,701.10, 275,551.65 and 160,373.10 is: 240,559.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,701.10 : 275,551.65 = 160,373.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,701.10/275,551.65 = 160,373.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,701.10x = 275,551.65 × 160,373.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,701.10x = 44,191,072,320.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,191,072,320.62/183,701.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,559.65

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