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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,212.73, 408,771.90 and 160,246.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,212.73, 408,771.90 and 160,246.31 is: 221,139.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,212.73 : 408,771.90 = 160,246.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,212.73/408,771.90 = 160,246.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,212.73x = 408,771.90 × 160,246.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,212.73x = 65,504,186,562.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,504,186,562.83/296,212.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,139.00

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