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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,305.52, 397,861.48 and 160,981.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,305.52, 397,861.48 and 160,981.04 is: 222,153.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,305.52 : 397,861.48 = 160,981.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,305.52/397,861.48 = 160,981.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,305.52x = 397,861.48 × 160,981.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,305.52x = 64,048,154,826.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,048,154,826.34/288,305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,153.76

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