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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,273.55, 397,818.27 and 160,953.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,273.55, 397,818.27 and 160,953.70 is: 222,116.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,273.55 : 397,818.27 = 160,953.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,273.55/397,818.27 = 160,953.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,273.55x = 397,818.27 × 160,953.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,273.55x = 64,030,322,484.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,030,322,484.10/288,273.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,116.54

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