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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,999.30, 292,061.55 and 160,007.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,999.30, 292,061.55 and 160,007.30 is: 239,652.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,999.30 : 292,061.55 = 160,007.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,999.30/292,061.55 = 160,007.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,999.30x = 292,061.55 × 160,007.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,999.30x = 46,731,980,049.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,731,980,049.32/194,999.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,652.04

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