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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,575.44, 398,242.92 and 161,256.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,575.44, 398,242.92 and 161,256.40 is: 222,538.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,575.44 : 398,242.92 = 161,256.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,575.44/398,242.92 = 161,256.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,575.44x = 398,242.92 × 161,256.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,575.44x = 64,219,219,604.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,219,219,604.69/288,575.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,538.76

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