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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,338.79, 408,947.53 and 160,372.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,338.79, 408,947.53 and 160,372.74 is: 221,314.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,338.79 : 408,947.53 = 160,372.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,338.79/408,947.53 = 160,372.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,338.79x = 408,947.53 × 160,372.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,338.79x = 65,584,035,902.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,584,035,902.33/296,338.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,314.38

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