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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,764.80, 293,209.80 and 160,772.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,764.80, 293,209.80 and 160,772.80 is: 240,799.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,764.80 : 293,209.80 = 160,772.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,764.80/293,209.80 = 160,772.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,764.80x = 293,209.80 × 160,772.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,764.80x = 47,140,160,533.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,140,160,533.44/195,764.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,799.98

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