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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,499.76, 254,073.56 and 160,289.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,499.76, 254,073.56 and 160,289.68 is: 220,734.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,499.76 : 254,073.56 = 160,289.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,499.76/254,073.56 = 160,289.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,499.76x = 254,073.56 × 160,289.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,499.76x = 40,725,369,628.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,725,369,628.86/184,499.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,734.00

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