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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,467.42, 409,122.11 and 160,497.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,467.42, 409,122.11 and 160,497.77 is: 221,485.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,467.42 : 409,122.11 = 160,497.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,467.42/409,122.11 = 160,497.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,467.42x = 409,122.11 × 160,497.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,467.42x = 65,663,185,510.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,663,185,510.21/296,467.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,485.34

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