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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,460.84, 398,075.97 and 161,136.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,460.84, 398,075.97 and 161,136.46 is: 222,368.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,460.84 : 398,075.97 = 161,136.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,460.84/398,075.97 = 161,136.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,460.84x = 398,075.97 × 161,136.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,460.84x = 64,144,552,616.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,144,552,616.87/288,460.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,368.32

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