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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,088.76, 408,605.71 and 160,125.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,088.76, 408,605.71 and 160,125.35 is: 220,974.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,088.76 : 408,605.71 = 160,125.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,088.76/408,605.71 = 160,125.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,088.76x = 408,605.71 × 160,125.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,088.76x = 65,428,131,525.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,428,131,525.12/296,088.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,974.72

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