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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,733.91, 409,492.84 and 160,768.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,733.91, 409,492.84 and 160,768.79 is: 221,860.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,733.91 : 409,492.84 = 160,768.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,733.91/409,492.84 = 160,768.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,733.91x = 409,492.84 × 160,768.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,733.91x = 65,833,668,400.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,833,668,400.46/296,733.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,860.96

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