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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,858.22, 409,669.30 and 160,896.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,858.22, 409,669.30 and 160,896.52 is: 222,039.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,858.22 : 409,669.30 = 160,896.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,858.22/409,669.30 = 160,896.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,858.22x = 409,669.30 × 160,896.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,858.22x = 65,914,364,720.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,914,364,720.84/296,858.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,039.88

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