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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,275.50, 406,101.81 and 160,139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,275.50, 406,101.81 and 160,139.50 is: 220,993.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,275.50 : 406,101.81 = 160,139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,275.50/406,101.81 = 160,139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,275.50x = 406,101.81 × 160,139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,275.50x = 65,032,940,802.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,032,940,802.50/294,275.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,993.39

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