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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,898.84, 409,709.42 and 160,929.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,898.84, 409,709.42 and 160,929.87 is: 222,077.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,898.84 : 409,709.42 = 160,929.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,898.84/409,709.42 = 160,929.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,898.84x = 409,709.42 × 160,929.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,898.84x = 65,934,481,247.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,934,481,247.50/296,898.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,077.26

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