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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,748.33, 409,511.21 and 160,781.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,748.33, 409,511.21 and 160,781.33 is: 221,877.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,748.33 : 409,511.21 = 160,781.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,748.33/409,511.21 = 160,781.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,748.33x = 409,511.21 × 160,781.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,748.33x = 65,841,754,142.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,841,754,142.25/296,748.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,877.42

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