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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,488.66, 409,157.55 and 160,525.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,488.66, 409,157.55 and 160,525.42 is: 221,526.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,488.66 : 409,157.55 = 160,525.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,488.66/409,157.55 = 160,525.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,488.66x = 409,157.55 × 160,525.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,488.66x = 65,680,187,559.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,680,187,559.92/296,488.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,526.81

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