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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,094.88, 408,614.16 and 160,131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,094.88, 408,614.16 and 160,131.44 is: 220,983.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,094.88 : 408,614.16 = 160,131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,094.88/408,614.16 = 160,131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,094.88x = 408,614.16 × 160,131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,094.88x = 65,431,973,845.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,431,973,845.19/296,094.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,983.13

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