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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,994.80, 295,492.20 and 162,002.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,994.80, 295,492.20 and 162,002.80 is: 243,004.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,994.80 : 295,492.20 = 162,002.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,994.80/295,492.20 = 162,002.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,994.80x = 295,492.20 × 162,002.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,994.80x = 47,870,563,778.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,870,563,778.16/196,994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,004.20

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