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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,476.65, 254,041.76 and 160,266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,476.65, 254,041.76 and 160,266.56 is: 220,702.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,476.65 : 254,041.76 = 160,266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,476.65/254,041.76 = 160,266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,476.65x = 254,041.76 × 160,266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,476.65x = 40,714,398,102.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,714,398,102.00/184,476.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,702.18

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