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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,310.29, 408,905.08 and 160,341.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,310.29, 408,905.08 and 160,341.26 is: 221,269.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,310.29 : 408,905.08 = 160,341.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,310.29/408,905.08 = 160,341.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,310.29x = 408,905.08 × 160,341.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,310.29x = 65,564,353,302.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,564,353,302.22/296,310.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,269.25

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