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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,478.52, 409,140.51 and 160,512.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,478.52, 409,140.51 and 160,512.49 is: 221,507.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,478.52 : 409,140.51 = 160,512.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,478.52/409,140.51 = 160,512.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,478.52x = 409,140.51 × 160,512.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,478.52x = 65,672,162,019.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,672,162,019.97/296,478.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,507.32

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