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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,629.22, 295,754.31 and 161,674.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,629.22, 295,754.31 and 161,674.94 is: 241,948.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,629.22 : 295,754.31 = 161,674.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,629.22/295,754.31 = 161,674.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,629.22x = 295,754.31 × 161,674.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,629.22x = 47,816,058,845.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,816,058,845.22/197,629.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,948.33

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