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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,265.57, 298,476.81 and 161,151.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,265.57, 298,476.81 and 161,151.29 is: 241,386.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,265.57 : 298,476.81 = 161,151.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,265.57/298,476.81 = 161,151.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,265.57x = 298,476.81 × 161,151.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,265.57x = 48,099,921,474.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,099,921,474.20/199,265.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,386.02

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