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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,032.84, 270,893.07 and 160,209.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,032.84, 270,893.07 and 160,209.78 is: 221,390.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,032.84 : 270,893.07 = 160,209.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,032.84/270,893.07 = 160,209.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,032.84x = 270,893.07 × 160,209.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,032.84x = 43,399,719,148.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,399,719,148.22/196,032.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,390.04

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