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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,622.34, 296,267.39 and 160,089.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,622.34, 296,267.39 and 160,089.34 is: 239,999.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,622.34 : 296,267.39 = 160,089.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,622.34/296,267.39 = 160,089.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,622.34x = 296,267.39 × 160,089.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,622.34x = 47,429,250,928.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,429,250,928.62/197,622.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,999.44

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