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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,849.96, 409,649.76 and 160,884.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,849.96, 409,649.76 and 160,884.16 is: 222,018.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,849.96 : 409,649.76 = 160,884.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,849.96/409,649.76 = 160,884.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,849.96x = 409,649.76 × 160,884.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,849.96x = 65,906,157,531.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,906,157,531.80/296,849.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,018.41

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