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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,615.21, 409,326.95 and 160,646.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,615.21, 409,326.95 and 160,646.05 is: 221,690.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,615.21 : 409,326.95 = 160,646.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,615.21/409,326.95 = 160,646.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,615.21x = 409,326.95 × 160,646.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,615.21x = 65,756,754,826.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,756,754,826.18/296,615.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,690.43

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