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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,015.40, 276,023.10 and 160,687.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,015.40, 276,023.10 and 160,687.40 is: 241,031.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,015.40 : 276,023.10 = 160,687.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,015.40/276,023.10 = 160,687.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,015.40x = 276,023.10 × 160,687.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,015.40x = 44,353,434,278.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,353,434,278.94/184,015.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,031.10

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