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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,828.80, 293,305.80 and 160,836.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,828.80, 293,305.80 and 160,836.80 is: 240,895.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,828.80 : 293,305.80 = 160,836.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,828.80/293,305.80 = 160,836.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,828.80x = 293,305.80 × 160,836.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,828.80x = 47,174,366,293.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,174,366,293.44/195,828.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,895.96

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