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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,473.76, 409,130.92 and 160,504.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,473.76, 409,130.92 and 160,504.22 is: 221,494.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,473.76 : 409,130.92 = 160,504.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,473.76/409,130.92 = 160,504.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,473.76x = 409,130.92 × 160,504.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,473.76x = 65,667,239,192.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,667,239,192.48/296,473.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,494.27

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