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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,450.23, 409,101.44 and 160,484.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,450.23, 409,101.44 and 160,484.17 is: 221,468.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,450.23 : 409,101.44 = 160,484.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,450.23/409,101.44 = 160,484.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,450.23x = 409,101.44 × 160,484.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,450.23x = 65,654,304,843.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,654,304,843.60/296,450.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,468.22

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