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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,238.49, 408,808.47 and 160,272.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,238.49, 408,808.47 and 160,272.02 is: 221,175.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,238.49 : 408,808.47 = 160,272.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,238.49/408,808.47 = 160,272.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,238.49x = 408,808.47 × 160,272.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,238.49x = 65,520,557,701.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,520,557,701.97/296,238.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,175.03

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