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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,516.61, 409,193.67 and 160,552.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,516.61, 409,193.67 and 160,552.19 is: 221,562.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,516.61 : 409,193.67 = 160,552.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,516.61/409,193.67 = 160,552.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,516.61x = 409,193.67 × 160,552.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,516.61x = 65,696,937,806.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,696,937,806.67/296,516.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,562.42

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