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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,059.24, 397,519.60 and 158,997.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,059.24, 397,519.60 and 158,997.68 is: 219,415.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,059.24 : 397,519.60 = 158,997.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,059.24/397,519.60 = 158,997.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,059.24x = 397,519.60 × 158,997.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,059.24x = 63,204,694,750.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,204,694,750.83/288,059.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,415.62

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