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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,900.14, 409,727.44 and 160,938.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,900.14, 409,727.44 and 160,938.60 is: 222,098.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,900.14 : 409,727.44 = 160,938.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,900.14/409,727.44 = 160,938.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,900.14x = 409,727.44 × 160,938.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,900.14x = 65,940,960,959.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,940,960,959.30/296,900.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,098.11

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