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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,268.74, 397,794.15 and 160,952.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,268.74, 397,794.15 and 160,952.40 is: 222,104.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,268.74 : 397,794.15 = 160,952.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,268.74/397,794.15 = 160,952.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,268.74x = 397,794.15 × 160,952.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,268.74x = 64,025,923,148.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,025,923,148.46/288,268.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,104.98

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