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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,391.17, 409,021.05 and 160,425.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,391.17, 409,021.05 and 160,425.06 is: 221,387.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,391.17 : 409,021.05 = 160,425.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,391.17/409,021.05 = 160,425.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,391.17x = 409,021.05 × 160,425.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,391.17x = 65,617,226,487.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,617,226,487.51/296,391.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,387.26

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