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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,621.34, 296,265.89 and 160,088.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,621.34, 296,265.89 and 160,088.34 is: 239,997.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,621.34 : 296,265.89 = 160,088.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,621.34/296,265.89 = 160,088.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,621.34x = 296,265.89 × 160,088.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,621.34x = 47,428,714,928.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,428,714,928.94/197,621.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,997.94

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