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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,114.54, 292,194.14 and 161,172.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,114.54, 292,194.14 and 161,172.89 is: 241,364.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,114.54 : 292,194.14 = 161,172.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,114.54/292,194.14 = 161,172.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,114.54x = 292,194.14 × 161,172.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,114.54x = 47,093,773,909.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,093,773,909.49/195,114.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,364.76

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