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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,303.52, 397,858.72 and 160,979.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,303.52, 397,858.72 and 160,979.04 is: 222,151.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,303.52 : 397,858.72 = 160,979.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,303.52/397,858.72 = 160,979.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,303.52x = 397,858.72 × 160,979.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,303.52x = 64,046,914,801.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,046,914,801.23/288,303.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,151.00

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