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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,689.26, 409,432.42 and 160,723.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,689.26, 409,432.42 and 160,723.48 is: 221,799.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,689.26 : 409,432.42 = 160,723.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,689.26/409,432.42 = 160,723.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,689.26x = 409,432.42 × 160,723.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,689.26x = 65,805,403,367.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,805,403,367.22/296,689.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,799.07

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