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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,032.40, 283,253.30 and 160,836.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,032.40, 283,253.30 and 160,836.50 is: 241,003.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,032.40 : 283,253.30 = 160,836.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,032.40/283,253.30 = 160,836.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,032.40x = 283,253.30 × 160,836.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,032.40x = 45,557,470,797.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,557,470,797.24/189,032.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,003.50

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