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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,558.27, 398,209.32 and 161,233.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,558.27, 398,209.32 and 161,233.83 is: 222,502.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,558.27 : 398,209.32 = 161,233.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,558.27/398,209.32 = 161,233.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,558.27x = 398,209.32 × 161,233.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,558.27x = 64,204,813,805.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,204,813,805.30/288,558.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,502.07

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