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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,369.69, 408,986.64 and 160,400.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,369.69, 408,986.64 and 160,400.39 is: 221,350.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,369.69 : 408,986.64 = 160,400.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,369.69/408,986.64 = 160,400.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,369.69x = 408,986.64 × 160,400.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,369.69x = 65,601,617,583.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,601,617,583.26/296,369.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,350.63

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