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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,273.05, 397,817.58 and 160,953.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,273.05, 397,817.58 and 160,953.20 is: 222,115.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,273.05 : 397,817.58 = 160,953.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,273.05/397,817.58 = 160,953.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,273.05x = 397,817.58 × 160,953.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,273.05x = 64,030,012,517.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,030,012,517.26/288,273.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,115.85

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