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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,519.84, 398,149.92 and 161,196.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,519.84, 398,149.92 and 161,196.30 is: 222,446.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,519.84 : 398,149.92 = 161,196.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,519.84/398,149.92 = 161,196.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,519.84x = 398,149.92 × 161,196.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,519.84x = 64,180,293,949.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,180,293,949.30/288,519.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,446.73

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