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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,449.23, 409,100.06 and 160,483.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,449.23, 409,100.06 and 160,483.17 is: 221,466.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,449.23 : 409,100.06 = 160,483.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,449.23/409,100.06 = 160,483.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,449.23x = 409,100.06 × 160,483.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,449.23x = 65,653,674,496.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,653,674,496.29/296,449.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,466.84

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