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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,244.20, 397,739.70 and 160,925.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,244.20, 397,739.70 and 160,925.16 is: 222,055.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,244.20 : 397,739.70 = 160,925.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,244.20/397,739.70 = 160,925.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,244.20x = 397,739.70 × 160,925.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,244.20x = 64,006,324,860.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,006,324,860.85/288,244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,055.90

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