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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,169.80, 292,317.30 and 160,177.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,169.80, 292,317.30 and 160,177.80 is: 239,907.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,169.80 : 292,317.30 = 160,177.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,169.80/292,317.30 = 160,177.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,169.80x = 292,317.30 × 160,177.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,169.80x = 46,822,742,015.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,822,742,015.94/195,169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,907.72

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