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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,290.08, 397,836.12 and 160,967.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,290.08, 397,836.12 and 160,967.44 is: 222,132.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,290.08 : 397,836.12 = 160,967.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,290.08/397,836.12 = 160,967.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,290.08x = 397,836.12 × 160,967.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,290.08x = 64,038,661,775.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,038,661,775.93/288,290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,132.73

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