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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,979.56, 409,834.60 and 161,013.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,979.56, 409,834.60 and 161,013.14 is: 222,199.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,979.56 : 409,834.60 = 161,013.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,979.56/409,834.60 = 161,013.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,979.56x = 409,834.60 × 161,013.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,979.56x = 65,988,755,826.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,988,755,826.64/296,979.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,199.66

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