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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,564.18, 409,258.85 and 160,598.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,564.18, 409,258.85 and 160,598.27 is: 221,625.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,564.18 : 409,258.85 = 160,598.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,564.18/409,258.85 = 160,598.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,564.18x = 409,258.85 × 160,598.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,564.18x = 65,726,260,442.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,726,260,442.90/296,564.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,625.76

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