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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,614.85, 409,328.91 and 160,649.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,614.85, 409,328.91 and 160,649.06 is: 221,695.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,614.85 : 409,328.91 = 160,649.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,614.85/409,328.91 = 160,649.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,614.85x = 409,328.91 × 160,649.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,614.85x = 65,758,302,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,758,302,575.68/296,614.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,695.93

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