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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,535.73, 409,217.45 and 160,566.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,535.73, 409,217.45 and 160,566.80 is: 221,581.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,535.73 : 409,217.45 = 160,566.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,535.73/409,217.45 = 160,566.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,535.73x = 409,217.45 × 160,566.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,535.73x = 65,706,736,450.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,706,736,450.66/296,535.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,581.18

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