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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,483.09, 409,146.93 and 160,517.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,483.09, 409,146.93 and 160,517.15 is: 221,513.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,483.09 : 409,146.93 = 160,517.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,483.09/409,146.93 = 160,517.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,483.09x = 409,146.93 × 160,517.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,483.09x = 65,675,096,286.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,675,096,286.53/296,483.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,513.80

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