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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,912.40, 275,868.60 and 160,584.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,912.40, 275,868.60 and 160,584.40 is: 240,876.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,912.40 : 275,868.60 = 160,584.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,912.40/275,868.60 = 160,584.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,912.40x = 275,868.60 × 160,584.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,912.40x = 44,300,193,609.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,300,193,609.84/183,912.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,876.60

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