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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,740.40, 275,610.60 and 160,412.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,740.40, 275,610.60 and 160,412.40 is: 240,618.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,740.40 : 275,610.60 = 160,412.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,740.40/275,610.60 = 160,412.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,740.40x = 275,610.60 × 160,412.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,740.40x = 44,211,357,811.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,211,357,811.44/183,740.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,618.60

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