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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,288.08, 397,833.36 and 160,965.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,288.08, 397,833.36 and 160,965.44 is: 222,129.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,288.08 : 397,833.36 = 160,965.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,288.08/397,833.36 = 160,965.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,288.08x = 397,833.36 × 160,965.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,288.08x = 64,037,421,839.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,037,421,839.08/288,288.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,129.97

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