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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,566.26, 409,261.66 and 160,600.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,566.26, 409,261.66 and 160,600.36 is: 221,628.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,566.26 : 409,261.66 = 160,600.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,566.26/409,261.66 = 160,600.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,566.26x = 409,261.66 × 160,600.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,566.26x = 65,727,568,573.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,727,568,573.55/296,566.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,628.61

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