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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,829.06, 256,302.08 and 160,032.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,829.06, 256,302.08 and 160,032.29 is: 220,722.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,829.06 : 256,302.08 = 160,032.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,829.06/256,302.08 = 160,032.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,829.06x = 256,302.08 × 160,032.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,829.06x = 41,016,608,794.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,016,608,794.16/185,829.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,722.25

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