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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,741.33, 406,742.96 and 160,605.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,741.33, 406,742.96 and 160,605.33 is: 221,635.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,741.33 : 406,742.96 = 160,605.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,741.33/406,742.96 = 160,605.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,741.33x = 406,742.96 × 160,605.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,741.33x = 65,325,086,512.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,325,086,512.95/294,741.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,635.31

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