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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,005.24, 408,481.14 and 161,869.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,005.24, 408,481.14 and 161,869.24 is: 223,376.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,005.24 : 408,481.14 = 161,869.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,005.24/408,481.14 = 161,869.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,005.24x = 408,481.14 × 161,869.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,005.24x = 66,120,531,686.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,120,531,686.13/296,005.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,376.22

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