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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,139.80, 292,272.30 and 160,147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,139.80, 292,272.30 and 160,147.80 is: 239,862.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,139.80 : 292,272.30 = 160,147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,139.80/292,272.30 = 160,147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,139.80x = 292,272.30 × 160,147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,139.80x = 46,806,765,845.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,806,765,845.94/195,139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,862.73

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