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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,334.41, 402,052.41 and 160,517.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,334.41, 402,052.41 and 160,517.45 is: 221,520.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,334.41 : 402,052.41 = 160,517.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,334.41/402,052.41 = 160,517.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,334.41x = 402,052.41 × 160,517.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,334.41x = 64,536,428,624.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,536,428,624.69/291,334.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,520.10

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