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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,583.99, 409,285.28 and 160,617.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,583.99, 409,285.28 and 160,617.89 is: 221,652.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,583.99 : 409,285.28 = 160,617.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,583.99/409,285.28 = 160,617.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,583.99x = 409,285.28 × 160,617.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,583.99x = 65,738,535,232.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,738,535,232.14/296,583.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,652.34

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