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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,079.03, 401,696.87 and 160,260.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,079.03, 401,696.87 and 160,260.67 is: 221,164.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,079.03 : 401,696.87 = 160,260.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,079.03/401,696.87 = 160,260.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,079.03x = 401,696.87 × 160,260.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,079.03x = 64,376,209,523.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,376,209,523.10/291,079.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,164.02

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