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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,133.14, 401,766.94 and 160,325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,133.14, 401,766.94 and 160,325.48 is: 221,250.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,133.14 : 401,766.94 = 160,325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,133.14/401,766.94 = 160,325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,133.14x = 401,766.94 × 160,325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,133.14x = 64,413,475,546.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,413,475,546.69/291,133.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,250.92

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