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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,711.91, 406,702.43 and 160,575.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,711.91, 406,702.43 and 160,575.91 is: 221,594.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,711.91 : 406,702.43 = 160,575.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,711.91/406,702.43 = 160,575.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,711.91x = 406,702.43 × 160,575.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,711.91x = 65,306,612,796.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,306,612,796.46/294,711.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,594.75

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