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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,863.20, 409,663.44 and 160,891.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,863.20, 409,663.44 and 160,891.20 is: 222,025.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,863.20 : 409,663.44 = 160,891.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,863.20/409,663.44 = 160,891.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,863.20x = 409,663.44 × 160,891.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,863.20x = 65,911,242,457.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,911,242,457.73/296,863.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,025.64

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