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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,571.32, 409,268.60 and 160,606.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,571.32, 409,268.60 and 160,606.32 is: 221,636.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,571.32 : 409,268.60 = 160,606.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,571.32/409,268.60 = 160,606.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,571.32x = 409,268.60 × 160,606.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,571.32x = 65,731,123,737.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,731,123,737.55/296,571.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,636.82

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