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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,524.89, 409,204.60 and 160,558.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,524.89, 409,204.60 and 160,558.91 is: 221,571.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,524.89 : 409,204.60 = 160,558.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,524.89/409,204.60 = 160,558.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,524.89x = 409,204.60 × 160,558.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,524.89x = 65,701,443,630.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,701,443,630.08/296,524.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,571.43

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