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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,996.49, 409,860.47 and 161,035.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,996.49, 409,860.47 and 161,035.02 is: 222,231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,996.49 : 409,860.47 = 161,035.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,996.49/409,860.47 = 161,035.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,996.49x = 409,860.47 × 161,035.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,996.49x = 66,001,889,386.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,001,889,386.25/296,996.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,231.21

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