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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,434.56, 406,319.76 and 160,298.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,434.56, 406,319.76 and 160,298.56 is: 221,212.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,434.56 : 406,319.76 = 160,298.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,434.56/406,319.76 = 160,298.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,434.56x = 406,319.76 × 160,298.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,434.56x = 65,132,472,427.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,132,472,427.55/294,434.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,212.05

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