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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,676.36, 406,653.42 and 160,540.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,676.36, 406,653.42 and 160,540.36 is: 221,545.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,676.36 : 406,653.42 = 160,540.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,676.36/406,653.42 = 160,540.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,676.36x = 406,653.42 × 160,540.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,676.36x = 65,284,286,442.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,284,286,442.03/294,676.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,545.72

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