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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,372.88, 397,955.40 and 161,053.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,372.88, 397,955.40 and 161,053.28 is: 222,253.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,372.88 : 397,955.40 = 161,053.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,372.88/397,955.40 = 161,053.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,372.88x = 397,955.40 × 161,053.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,372.88x = 64,092,022,463.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,092,022,463.71/288,372.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,253.99

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