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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,569.99, 409,266.80 and 160,604.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,569.99, 409,266.80 and 160,604.09 is: 221,633.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,569.99 : 409,266.80 = 160,604.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,569.99/409,266.80 = 160,604.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,569.99x = 409,266.80 × 160,604.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,569.99x = 65,729,921,981.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,729,921,981.21/296,569.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,633.76

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