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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,401.16, 398,168.94 and 197,905.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,401.16, 398,168.94 and 197,905.80 is: 273,230.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,401.16 : 398,168.94 = 197,905.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,401.16/398,168.94 = 197,905.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,401.16x = 398,168.94 × 197,905.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,401.16x = 78,799,942,605.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,799,942,605.85/288,401.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,230.32

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