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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,349.89, 278,024.81 and 160,315.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,349.89, 278,024.81 and 160,315.53 is: 240,473.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,349.89 : 278,024.81 = 160,315.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,349.89/278,024.81 = 160,315.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,349.89x = 278,024.81 × 160,315.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,349.89x = 44,571,693,966.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,571,693,966.72/185,349.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,473.28

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