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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,307.52, 397,864.24 and 160,983.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,307.52, 397,864.24 and 160,983.04 is: 222,156.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,307.52 : 397,864.24 = 160,983.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,307.52/397,864.24 = 160,983.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,307.52x = 397,864.24 × 160,983.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,307.52x = 64,049,394,862.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,049,394,862.49/288,307.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,156.52

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