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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,015.60, 293,677.80 and 160,764.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,015.60, 293,677.80 and 160,764.40 is: 240,863.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,015.60 : 293,677.80 = 160,764.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,015.60/293,677.80 = 160,764.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,015.60x = 293,677.80 × 160,764.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,015.60x = 47,212,935,310.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,212,935,310.32/196,015.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,863.15

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