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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,582.76, 409,284.59 and 160,616.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,582.76, 409,284.59 and 160,616.93 is: 221,651.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,582.76 : 409,284.59 = 160,616.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,582.76/409,284.59 = 160,616.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,582.76x = 409,284.59 × 160,616.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,582.76x = 65,738,031,492.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,738,031,492.60/296,582.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,651.56

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