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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,721, 406,715.04 and 160,585

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,721, 406,715.04 and 160,585 is: 221,607.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,721 : 406,715.04 = 160,585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,721/406,715.04 = 160,585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,721x = 406,715.04 × 160,585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,721x = 65,312,334,698.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,312,334,698.40/294,721
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,607.33

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