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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,753.40, 275,630.10 and 160,425.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,753.40, 275,630.10 and 160,425.40 is: 240,638.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,753.40 : 275,630.10 = 160,425.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,753.40/275,630.10 = 160,425.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,753.40x = 275,630.10 × 160,425.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,753.40x = 44,218,069,044.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,218,069,044.54/183,753.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,638.10

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