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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,425.72, 398,035.52 and 159,372.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,425.72, 398,035.52 and 159,372.54 is: 219,938.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,425.72 : 398,035.52 = 159,372.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,425.72/398,035.52 = 159,372.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,425.72x = 398,035.52 × 159,372.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,425.72x = 63,435,932,130.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,435,932,130.95/288,425.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,938.55

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