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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,580.68, 398,243.34 and 161,261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,580.68, 398,243.34 and 161,261.64 is: 222,542.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,580.68 : 398,243.34 = 161,261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,580.68/398,243.34 = 161,261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,580.68x = 398,243.34 × 161,261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,580.68x = 64,221,374,127.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,221,374,127.48/288,580.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,542.18

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