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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,183.12, 397,664.06 and 159,113.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,183.12, 397,664.06 and 159,113.22 is: 219,560.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,183.12 : 397,664.06 = 159,113.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,183.12/397,664.06 = 159,113.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,183.12x = 397,664.06 × 159,113.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,183.12x = 63,273,608,269.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,273,608,269.31/288,183.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,560.42

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