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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,536.73, 409,218.83 and 160,567.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,536.73, 409,218.83 and 160,567.80 is: 221,582.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,536.73 : 409,218.83 = 160,567.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,536.73/409,218.83 = 160,567.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,536.73x = 409,218.83 × 160,567.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,536.73x = 65,707,366,448.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,707,366,448.84/296,536.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,582.56

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