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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,732.40, 275,598.60 and 163,687.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,732.40, 275,598.60 and 163,687.60 is: 245,531.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,732.40 : 275,598.60 = 163,687.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,732.40/275,598.60 = 163,687.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,732.40x = 275,598.60 × 163,687.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,732.40x = 45,112,073,397.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,112,073,397.36/183,732.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,531.40

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