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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,998.80, 292,060.80 and 160,006.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,998.80, 292,060.80 and 160,006.80 is: 239,651.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,998.80 : 292,060.80 = 160,006.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,998.80/292,060.80 = 160,006.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,998.80x = 292,060.80 × 160,006.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,998.80x = 46,731,714,013.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,731,714,013.44/194,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,651.29

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