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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,786.26, 271,581.66 and 160,875.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,786.26, 271,581.66 and 160,875.72 is: 222,022.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,786.26 : 271,581.66 = 160,875.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,786.26/271,581.66 = 160,875.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,786.26x = 271,581.66 × 160,875.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,786.26x = 43,690,895,091.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,690,895,091.30/196,786.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,022.08

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