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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,701.91, 406,688.64 and 160,565.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,701.91, 406,688.64 and 160,565.91 is: 221,580.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,701.91 : 406,688.64 = 160,565.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,701.91/406,688.64 = 160,565.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,701.91x = 406,688.64 × 160,565.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,701.91x = 65,300,329,441.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,300,329,441.06/294,701.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,580.95

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