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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,639.06, 406,601.97 and 160,503.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,639.06, 406,601.97 and 160,503.06 is: 221,494.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,639.06 : 406,601.97 = 160,503.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,639.06/406,601.97 = 160,503.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,639.06x = 406,601.97 × 160,503.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,639.06x = 65,260,860,387.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,260,860,387.03/294,639.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,494.26

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