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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,042.22, 397,498.02 and 160,717.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,042.22, 397,498.02 and 160,717.82 is: 221,790.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,042.22 : 397,498.02 = 160,717.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,042.22/397,498.02 = 160,717.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,042.22x = 397,498.02 × 160,717.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,042.22x = 63,885,013,241.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,885,013,241.23/288,042.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,790.45

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