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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,513.34, 409,186.68 and 160,544.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,513.34, 409,186.68 and 160,544.48 is: 221,550.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,513.34 : 409,186.68 = 160,544.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,513.34/409,186.68 = 160,544.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,513.34x = 409,186.68 × 160,544.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,513.34x = 65,692,660,717.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,692,660,717.59/296,513.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,550.44

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