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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,449.23, 409,099.84 and 160,483.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,449.23, 409,099.84 and 160,483.07 is: 221,466.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,449.23 : 409,099.84 = 160,483.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,449.23/409,099.84 = 160,483.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,449.23x = 409,099.84 × 160,483.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,449.23x = 65,653,598,259.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,653,598,259.71/296,449.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,466.58

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