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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,276.50, 406,103.20 and 160,140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,276.50, 406,103.20 and 160,140.50 is: 220,994.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,276.50 : 406,103.20 = 160,140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,276.50/406,103.20 = 160,140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,276.50x = 406,103.20 × 160,140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,276.50x = 65,033,569,499.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,033,569,499.60/294,276.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,994.78

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