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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,483.59, 409,147.62 and 160,517.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,483.59, 409,147.62 and 160,517.64 is: 221,514.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,483.59 : 409,147.62 = 160,517.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,483.59/409,147.62 = 160,517.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,483.59x = 409,147.62 × 160,517.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,483.59x = 65,675,410,374.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,675,410,374.02/296,483.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,514.49

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