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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,276.07, 277,249.77 and 160,401.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,276.07, 277,249.77 and 160,401.69 is: 240,027.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,276.07 : 277,249.77 = 160,401.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,276.07/277,249.77 = 160,401.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,276.07x = 277,249.77 × 160,401.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,276.07x = 44,471,331,660.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,471,331,660.11/185,276.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,027.39

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