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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,452.91, 398,029.23 and 161,152.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,452.91, 398,029.23 and 161,152.50 is: 222,370.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,452.91 : 398,029.23 = 161,152.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,452.91/398,029.23 = 161,152.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,452.91x = 398,029.23 × 161,152.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,452.91x = 64,143,405,487.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,143,405,487.58/288,452.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,370.46

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