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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,718.22, 409,470.57 and 160,755.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,718.22, 409,470.57 and 160,755.56 is: 221,842.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,718.22 : 409,470.57 = 160,755.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,718.22/409,470.57 = 160,755.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,718.22x = 409,470.57 × 160,755.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,718.22x = 65,824,670,971.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,824,670,971.54/296,718.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,842.36

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