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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,398.44, 397,964.10 and 161,070.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,398.44, 397,964.10 and 161,070.76 is: 222,263.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,398.44 : 397,964.10 = 161,070.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,398.44/397,964.10 = 161,070.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,398.44x = 397,964.10 × 161,070.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,398.44x = 64,100,380,039.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,100,380,039.72/288,398.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,263.27

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