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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,459.92, 254,454.12 and 160,544.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,459.92, 254,454.12 and 160,544.40 is: 221,463.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,459.92 : 254,454.12 = 160,544.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,459.92/254,454.12 = 160,544.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,459.92x = 254,454.12 × 160,544.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,459.92x = 40,851,184,022.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,851,184,022.93/184,459.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,463.74

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