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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,766.60, 275,649.90 and 160,438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,766.60, 275,649.90 and 160,438.60 is: 240,657.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,766.60 : 275,649.90 = 160,438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,766.60/275,649.90 = 160,438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,766.60x = 275,649.90 × 160,438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,766.60x = 44,224,884,046.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,224,884,046.14/183,766.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,657.90

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