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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,570.32, 409,267.22 and 160,605.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,570.32, 409,267.22 and 160,605.32 is: 221,635.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,570.32 : 409,267.22 = 160,605.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,570.32/409,267.22 = 160,605.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,570.32x = 409,267.22 × 160,605.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,570.32x = 65,730,492,833.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,730,492,833.61/296,570.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,635.44

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