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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,837.60, 280,256.40 and 160,593.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,837.60, 280,256.40 and 160,593.60 is: 240,890.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,837.60 : 280,256.40 = 160,593.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,837.60/280,256.40 = 160,593.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,837.60x = 280,256.40 × 160,593.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,837.60x = 45,007,384,199.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,007,384,199.04/186,837.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,890.40

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