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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,448.91, 409,099.41 and 160,482.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,448.91, 409,099.41 and 160,482.76 is: 221,466.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,448.91 : 409,099.41 = 160,482.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,448.91/409,099.41 = 160,482.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,448.91x = 409,099.41 × 160,482.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,448.91x = 65,653,401,408.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,653,401,408.42/296,448.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,466.16

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