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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,924.52, 406,995.60 and 160,788.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,924.52, 406,995.60 and 160,788.52 is: 221,888.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,924.52 : 406,995.60 = 160,788.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,924.52/406,995.60 = 160,788.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,924.52x = 406,995.60 × 160,788.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,924.52x = 65,440,220,170.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,440,220,170.51/294,924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,888.03

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