Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,994.26, 407,091.33 and 160,858.26
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 294,994.26, 407,091.33 and 160,858.26 is: 221,983.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,994.26 : 407,091.33 = 160,858.26 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,994.26/407,091.33 = 160,858.26/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,994.26x = 407,091.33 × 160,858.26 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,994.26x = 65,484,003,004.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,484,003,004.89/294,994.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,983.99
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