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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,726.35, 409,481.81 and 160,763.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,726.35, 409,481.81 and 160,763.68 is: 221,853.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,726.35 : 409,481.81 = 160,763.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,726.35/409,481.81 = 160,763.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,726.35x = 409,481.81 × 160,763.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,726.35x = 65,829,802,152.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,829,802,152.08/296,726.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,853.58

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