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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,801.72, 406,826.46 and 160,665.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,801.72, 406,826.46 and 160,665.72 is: 221,718.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,801.72 : 406,826.46 = 160,665.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,801.72/406,826.46 = 160,665.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,801.72x = 406,826.46 × 160,665.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,801.72x = 65,363,066,110.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,363,066,110.95/294,801.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,718.74

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