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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,577.52, 398,235.71 and 161,253.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,577.52, 398,235.71 and 161,253.09 is: 222,528.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,577.52 : 398,235.71 = 161,253.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,577.52/398,235.71 = 161,253.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,577.52x = 398,235.71 × 161,253.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,577.52x = 64,216,737,979.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,216,737,979.58/288,577.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,528.56

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