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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,084.28, 270,842.94 and 161,753.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,084.28, 270,842.94 and 161,753.42 is: 223,423.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,084.28 : 270,842.94 = 161,753.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,084.28/270,842.94 = 161,753.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,084.28x = 270,842.94 × 161,753.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,084.28x = 43,809,770,473.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,809,770,473.64/196,084.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,423.17

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