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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,245.68, 397,768.44 and 160,926.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,245.68, 397,768.44 and 160,926.64 is: 222,072.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,245.68 : 397,768.44 = 160,926.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,245.68/397,768.44 = 160,926.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,245.68x = 397,768.44 × 160,926.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,245.68x = 64,011,538,547.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,011,538,547.24/288,245.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,072.85

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