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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,830.07, 256,303.46 and 160,033.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,830.07, 256,303.46 and 160,033.29 is: 220,723.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,830.07 : 256,303.46 = 160,033.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,830.07/256,303.46 = 160,033.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,830.07x = 256,303.46 × 160,033.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,830.07x = 41,017,085,142.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,017,085,142.02/185,830.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,723.62

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