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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,057,729.76, 401,649,121.20 and 160,674,738.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,057,729.76, 401,649,121.20 and 160,674,738.40 is: 221,725,317.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,057,729.76 : 401,649,121.20 = 160,674,738.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,057,729.76/401,649,121.20 = 160,674,738.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,057,729.76x = 401,649,121.20 × 160,674,738.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,057,729.76x = 64,534,867,477,399,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,534,867,477,399,896/291,057,729.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,725,317.28

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