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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,233.60, 294,004.80 and 160,982.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,233.60, 294,004.80 and 160,982.40 is: 241,190.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,233.60 : 294,004.80 = 160,982.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,233.60/294,004.80 = 160,982.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,233.60x = 294,004.80 × 160,982.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,233.60x = 47,329,598,315.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,329,598,315.52/196,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,190.08

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