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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,294.24, 397,885.92 and 160,978.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,294.24, 397,885.92 and 160,978.08 is: 222,172.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,294.24 : 397,885.92 = 160,978.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,294.24/397,885.92 = 160,978.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,294.24x = 397,885.92 × 160,978.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,294.24x = 64,050,911,460.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,050,911,460.63/288,294.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,172.01

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