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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,116.71, 408,639.89 and 160,150.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,116.71, 408,639.89 and 160,150.82 is: 221,007.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,116.71 : 408,639.89 = 160,150.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,116.71/408,639.89 = 160,150.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,116.71x = 408,639.89 × 160,150.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,116.71x = 65,444,013,223.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,444,013,223.14/296,116.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,007.50

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