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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,415.19, 398,010.61 and 159,353.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,415.19, 398,010.61 and 159,353.25 is: 219,906.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,415.19 : 398,010.61 = 159,353.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,415.19/398,010.61 = 159,353.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,415.19x = 398,010.61 × 159,353.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,415.19x = 63,424,284,237.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,424,284,237.98/288,415.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,906.19

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