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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,363.68, 271,141.67 and 160,070.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,363.68, 271,141.67 and 160,070.82 is: 221,027.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,363.68 : 271,141.67 = 160,070.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,363.68/271,141.67 = 160,070.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,363.68x = 271,141.67 × 160,070.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,363.68x = 43,401,869,453.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,401,869,453.07/196,363.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,027.99

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