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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,670.30, 292,005.45 and 161,865.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,670.30, 292,005.45 and 161,865.30 is: 242,797.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,670.30 : 292,005.45 = 161,865.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,670.30/292,005.45 = 161,865.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,670.30x = 292,005.45 × 161,865.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,670.30x = 47,265,549,765.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,265,549,765.89/194,670.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,797.95

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