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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,764.10, 275,646.15 and 160,436.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,764.10, 275,646.15 and 160,436.10 is: 240,654.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,764.10 : 275,646.15 = 160,436.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,764.10/275,646.15 = 160,436.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,764.10x = 275,646.15 × 160,436.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,764.10x = 44,223,593,286.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,223,593,286.02/183,764.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,654.15

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