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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,331.84, 265,245.28 and 160,172.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,331.84, 265,245.28 and 160,172.69 is: 220,894.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,331.84 : 265,245.28 = 160,172.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,331.84/265,245.28 = 160,172.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,331.84x = 265,245.28 × 160,172.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,331.84x = 42,485,050,673.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,485,050,673.72/192,331.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,894.52

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