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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,497.39, 409,161.42 and 160,530.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,497.39, 409,161.42 and 160,530.24 is: 221,529.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,497.39 : 409,161.42 = 160,530.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,497.39/409,161.42 = 160,530.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,497.39x = 409,161.42 × 160,530.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,497.39x = 65,682,780,951.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,682,780,951.34/296,497.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,529.04

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