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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,424.70, 398,023.70 and 159,362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,424.70, 398,023.70 and 159,362.76 is: 219,919.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,424.70 : 398,023.70 = 159,362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,424.70/398,023.70 = 159,362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,424.70x = 398,023.70 × 159,362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,424.70x = 63,430,154,580.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,430,154,580.60/288,424.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,919.29

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