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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,572.13, 409,269.92 and 160,606.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,572.13, 409,269.92 and 160,606.29 is: 221,636.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,572.13 : 409,269.92 = 160,606.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,572.13/409,269.92 = 160,606.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,572.13x = 409,269.92 × 160,606.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,572.13x = 65,731,323,459.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,731,323,459.80/296,572.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,636.89

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