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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,250.60, 294,030.30 and 160,999.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,250.60, 294,030.30 and 160,999.40 is: 241,215.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,250.60 : 294,030.30 = 160,999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,250.60/294,030.30 = 160,999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,250.60x = 294,030.30 × 160,999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,250.60x = 47,338,701,881.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,338,701,881.82/196,250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,215.58

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