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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,921.67, 275,735.89 and 169,160.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,921.67, 275,735.89 and 169,160.23 is: 253,605.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,921.67 : 275,735.89 = 169,160.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,921.67/275,735.89 = 169,160.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,921.67x = 275,735.89 × 169,160.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,921.67x = 46,643,546,571.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,643,546,571.65/183,921.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,605.50

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