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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,005.80, 293,571.30 and 161,013.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,005.80, 293,571.30 and 161,013.80 is: 241,161.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,005.80 : 293,571.30 = 161,013.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,005.80/293,571.30 = 161,013.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,005.80x = 293,571.30 × 161,013.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,005.80x = 47,269,030,583.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,269,030,583.94/196,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,161.39

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