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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,396.52, 409,027.14 and 160,430.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,396.52, 409,027.14 and 160,430.44 is: 221,393.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,396.52 : 409,027.14 = 160,430.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,396.52/409,027.14 = 160,430.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,396.52x = 409,027.14 × 160,430.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,396.52x = 65,620,404,042.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,620,404,042.14/296,396.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,393.98

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