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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,477.59, 409,139.25 and 160,511.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,477.59, 409,139.25 and 160,511.57 is: 221,506.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,477.59 : 409,139.25 = 160,511.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,477.59/409,139.25 = 160,511.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,477.59x = 409,139.25 × 160,511.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,477.59x = 65,671,583,366.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,671,583,366.12/296,477.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,506.06

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