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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,101.48, 397,602.07 and 159,064.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,101.48, 397,602.07 and 159,064.83 is: 219,521.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,101.48 : 397,602.07 = 159,064.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,101.48/397,602.07 = 159,064.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,101.48x = 397,602.07 × 159,064.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,101.48x = 63,244,505,274.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,244,505,274.54/288,101.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,521.63

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