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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,048.96, 397,526.76 and 160,727.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,048.96, 397,526.76 and 160,727.28 is: 221,814.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,048.96 : 397,526.76 = 160,727.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,048.96/397,526.76 = 160,727.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,048.96x = 397,526.76 × 160,727.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,048.96x = 63,893,394,862.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,893,394,862.01/288,048.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,814.36

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