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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,562.58, 398,215.51 and 161,238.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,562.58, 398,215.51 and 161,238.27 is: 222,508.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,562.58 : 398,215.51 = 161,238.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,562.58/398,215.51 = 161,238.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,562.58x = 398,215.51 × 161,238.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,562.58x = 64,207,581,009.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,207,581,009.78/288,562.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,508.34

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