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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,060.05, 409,942.98 and 161,093.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,060.05, 409,942.98 and 161,093.96 is: 222,309.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,060.05 : 409,942.98 = 161,093.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,060.05/409,942.98 = 161,093.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,060.05x = 409,942.98 × 161,093.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,060.05x = 66,039,338,022.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,039,338,022.40/297,060.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,309.72

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