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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,441.65, 253,993.48 and 160,231.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,441.65, 253,993.48 and 160,231.56 is: 220,653.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,441.65 : 253,993.48 = 160,231.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,441.65/253,993.48 = 160,231.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,441.65x = 253,993.48 × 160,231.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,441.65x = 40,697,771,530.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,697,771,530.23/184,441.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,653.91

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