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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,499.88, 295,560.78 and 161,545.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,499.88, 295,560.78 and 161,545.60 is: 241,754.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,499.88 : 295,560.78 = 161,545.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,499.88/295,560.78 = 161,545.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,499.88x = 295,560.78 × 161,545.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,499.88x = 47,746,543,541.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,746,543,541.57/197,499.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,754.80

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