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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,434.88, 406,320.15 and 160,298.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,434.88, 406,320.15 and 160,298.88 is: 221,212.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,434.88 : 406,320.15 = 160,298.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,434.88/406,320.15 = 160,298.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,434.88x = 406,320.15 × 160,298.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,434.88x = 65,132,664,966.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,132,664,966.43/294,434.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,212.46

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