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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,457.57, 409,109.94 and 160,489.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,457.57, 409,109.94 and 160,489.35 is: 221,474.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,457.57 : 409,109.94 = 160,489.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,457.57/409,109.94 = 160,489.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,457.57x = 409,109.94 × 160,489.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,457.57x = 65,657,788,349.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,657,788,349.14/296,457.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,474.49

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