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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,554.77, 398,204.49 and 161,230.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,554.77, 398,204.49 and 161,230.33 is: 222,497.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,554.77 : 398,204.49 = 161,230.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,554.77/398,204.49 = 161,230.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,554.77x = 398,204.49 × 161,230.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,554.77x = 64,202,641,330.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,202,641,330.18/288,554.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,497.24

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