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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,839.41, 409,633.74 and 160,872.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,839.41, 409,633.74 and 160,872.16 is: 222,001.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,839.41 : 409,633.74 = 160,872.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,839.41/409,633.74 = 160,872.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,839.41x = 409,633.74 × 160,872.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,839.41x = 65,898,664,562.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,898,664,562.68/296,839.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,001.06

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