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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,581.03, 294,439.35 and 162,460.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,581.03, 294,439.35 and 162,460.35 is: 243,333.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,581.03 : 294,439.35 = 162,460.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,581.03/294,439.35 = 162,460.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,581.03x = 294,439.35 × 162,460.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,581.03x = 47,834,720,464.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,834,720,464.00/196,581.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,333.35

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