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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,467.92, 409,122.79 and 160,498.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,467.92, 409,122.79 and 160,498.27 is: 221,486.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,467.92 : 409,122.79 = 160,498.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,467.92/409,122.79 = 160,498.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,467.92x = 409,122.79 × 160,498.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,467.92x = 65,663,500,012.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,663,500,012.57/296,467.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,486.02

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