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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,920.72, 297,292.34 and 160,012.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,920.72, 297,292.34 and 160,012.83 is: 240,351.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,920.72 : 297,292.34 = 160,012.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,920.72/297,292.34 = 160,012.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,920.72x = 297,292.34 × 160,012.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,920.72x = 47,570,589,575.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,570,589,575.55/197,920.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,351.74

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