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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,457.92, 254,451.36 and 160,542.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,457.92, 254,451.36 and 160,542.40 is: 221,460.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,457.92 : 254,451.36 = 160,542.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,457.92/254,451.36 = 160,542.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,457.92x = 254,451.36 × 160,542.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,457.92x = 40,850,232,017.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,850,232,017.66/184,457.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,460.98

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