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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,478.15, 254,043.83 and 160,268.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,478.15, 254,043.83 and 160,268.06 is: 220,704.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,478.15 : 254,043.83 = 160,268.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,478.15/254,043.83 = 160,268.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,478.15x = 254,043.83 × 160,268.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,478.15x = 40,715,111,789.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,715,111,789.07/184,478.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,704.25

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