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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,621.09, 296,265.52 and 160,088.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,621.09, 296,265.52 and 160,088.09 is: 239,997.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,621.09 : 296,265.52 = 160,088.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,621.09/296,265.52 = 160,088.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,621.09x = 296,265.52 × 160,088.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,621.09x = 47,428,580,459.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,428,580,459.10/197,621.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,997.56

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