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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,469.67, 409,125.21 and 160,500.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,469.67, 409,125.21 and 160,500.02 is: 221,488.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,469.67 : 409,125.21 = 160,500.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,469.67/409,125.21 = 160,500.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,469.67x = 409,125.21 × 160,500.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,469.67x = 65,664,604,387.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,664,604,387.50/296,469.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,488.44

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