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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,559.67, 409,254.27 and 160,593.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,559.67, 409,254.27 and 160,593.61 is: 221,620.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,559.67 : 409,254.27 = 160,593.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,559.67/409,254.27 = 160,593.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,559.67x = 409,254.27 × 160,593.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,559.67x = 65,723,620,627.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,723,620,627.21/296,559.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,620.22

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