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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,993.15, 275,989.73 and 160,665.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,993.15, 275,989.73 and 160,665.15 is: 240,997.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,993.15 : 275,989.73 = 160,665.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,993.15/275,989.73 = 160,665.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,993.15x = 275,989.73 × 160,665.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,993.15x = 44,341,930,565.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,341,930,565.58/183,993.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,997.73

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