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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,252, 406,067.76 and 160,116

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,252, 406,067.76 and 160,116 is: 220,960.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,252 : 406,067.76 = 160,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,252/406,067.76 = 160,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,252x = 406,067.76 × 160,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,252x = 65,017,945,460.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,017,945,460.16/294,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,960.08

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