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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,404.53, 277,442.46 and 160,530.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,404.53, 277,442.46 and 160,530.45 is: 240,220.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,404.53 : 277,442.46 = 160,530.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,404.53/277,442.46 = 160,530.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,404.53x = 277,442.46 × 160,530.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,404.53x = 44,537,962,952.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,537,962,952.91/185,404.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,220.47

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