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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,441.40, 409,088.70 and 160,474.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,441.40, 409,088.70 and 160,474.68 is: 221,454.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,441.40 : 409,088.70 = 160,474.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,441.40/409,088.70 = 160,474.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,441.40x = 409,088.70 × 160,474.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,441.40x = 65,648,378,224.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,648,378,224.12/296,441.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,454.82

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