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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,988.80, 292,045.80 and 159,996.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,988.80, 292,045.80 and 159,996.80 is: 239,636.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,988.80 : 292,045.80 = 159,996.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,988.80/292,045.80 = 159,996.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,988.80x = 292,045.80 × 159,996.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,988.80x = 46,726,393,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,726,393,453.44/194,988.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,636.29

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