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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,727.33, 406,723.72 and 160,591.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,727.33, 406,723.72 and 160,591.33 is: 221,616.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,727.33 : 406,723.72 = 160,591.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,727.33/406,723.72 = 160,591.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,727.33x = 406,723.72 × 160,591.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,727.33x = 65,316,301,719.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,316,301,719.06/294,727.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,616.03

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