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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,748.60, 293,622.90 and 161,188.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,748.60, 293,622.90 and 161,188.60 is: 241,782.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,748.60 : 293,622.90 = 161,188.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,748.60/293,622.90 = 161,188.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,748.60x = 293,622.90 × 161,188.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,748.60x = 47,328,664,178.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,328,664,178.94/195,748.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,782.90

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