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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,079.94, 397,550.33 and 159,018.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,079.94, 397,550.33 and 159,018.44 is: 219,445.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,079.94 : 397,550.33 = 159,018.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,079.94/397,550.33 = 159,018.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,079.94x = 397,550.33 × 159,018.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,079.94x = 63,217,833,298.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,217,833,298.09/288,079.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,445.45

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