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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,442.65, 253,994.86 and 160,232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,442.65, 253,994.86 and 160,232.56 is: 220,655.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,442.65 : 253,994.86 = 160,232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,442.65/253,994.86 = 160,232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,442.65x = 253,994.86 × 160,232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,442.65x = 40,698,246,644.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,698,246,644.64/184,442.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,655.29

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