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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,476.53, 398,016.55 and 165,962.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,476.53, 398,016.55 and 165,962.50 is: 228,981.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,476.53 : 398,016.55 = 165,962.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,476.53/398,016.55 = 165,962.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,476.53x = 398,016.55 × 165,962.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,476.53x = 66,055,821,679.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,055,821,679.38/288,476.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,981.61

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