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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,491.16, 409,158.04 and 160,525.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,491.16, 409,158.04 and 160,525.20 is: 221,524.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,491.16 : 409,158.04 = 160,525.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,491.16/409,158.04 = 160,525.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,491.16x = 409,158.04 × 160,525.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,491.16x = 65,680,176,202.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,680,176,202.61/296,491.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,524.91

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