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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,353.64, 271,127.82 and 160,060.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,353.64, 271,127.82 and 160,060.78 is: 221,014.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,353.64 : 271,127.82 = 160,060.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,353.64/271,127.82 = 160,060.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,353.64x = 271,127.82 × 160,060.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,353.64x = 43,396,930,348.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,396,930,348.90/196,353.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,014.14

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