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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,448.96, 409,099.47 and 160,482.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,448.96, 409,099.47 and 160,482.81 is: 221,466.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,448.96 : 409,099.47 = 160,482.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,448.96/409,099.47 = 160,482.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,448.96x = 409,099.47 × 160,482.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,448.96x = 65,653,432,515.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,653,432,515.11/296,448.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,466.23

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