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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,327.72, 408,932.23 and 160,361.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,327.72, 408,932.23 and 160,361.66 is: 221,299.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,327.72 : 408,932.23 = 160,361.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,327.72/408,932.23 = 160,361.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,327.72x = 408,932.23 × 160,361.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,327.72x = 65,577,051,239.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,577,051,239.08/296,327.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,299.08

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