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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,627.49, 409,342.68 and 160,658.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,627.49, 409,342.68 and 160,658.06 is: 221,706.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,627.49 : 409,342.68 = 160,658.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,627.49/409,342.68 = 160,658.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,627.49x = 409,342.68 × 160,658.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,627.49x = 65,764,198,797.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,764,198,797.29/296,627.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,706.35

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