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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,465.50, 398,105.64 and 159,415.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,465.50, 398,105.64 and 159,415.32 is: 220,005.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,465.50 : 398,105.64 = 159,415.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,465.50/398,105.64 = 159,415.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,465.50x = 398,105.64 × 159,415.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,465.50x = 63,464,137,994.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,464,137,994.40/288,465.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,005.99

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