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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,046.06, 397,473.42 and 158,982.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,046.06, 397,473.42 and 158,982.16 is: 219,378.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,046.06 : 397,473.42 = 158,982.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,046.06/397,473.42 = 158,982.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,046.06x = 397,473.42 × 158,982.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,046.06x = 63,191,182,854.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,191,182,854.19/288,046.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,378.74

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