Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,600, 406,548 and 160,464
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 294,600, 406,548 and 160,464 is: 221,440.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,600 : 406,548 = 160,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,600/406,548 = 160,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,600x = 406,548 × 160,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,600x = 65,236,318,272 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,236,318,272/294,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,440.32
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