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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,858.59, 409,669.83 and 160,896.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,858.59, 409,669.83 and 160,896.91 is: 222,040.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,858.59 : 409,669.83 = 160,896.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,858.59/409,669.83 = 160,896.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,858.59x = 409,669.83 × 160,896.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,858.59x = 65,914,609,767.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,914,609,767.23/296,858.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,040.43

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