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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,745.40, 275,618.10 and 160,417.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,745.40, 275,618.10 and 160,417.40 is: 240,626.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,745.40 : 275,618.10 = 160,417.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,745.40/275,618.10 = 160,417.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,745.40x = 275,618.10 × 160,417.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,745.40x = 44,213,938,994.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,213,938,994.94/183,745.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,626.10

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