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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,588.61, 398,251.65 and 161,264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,588.61, 398,251.65 and 161,264.20 is: 222,544.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,588.61 : 398,251.65 = 161,264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,588.61/398,251.65 = 161,264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,588.61x = 398,251.65 × 161,264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,588.61x = 64,223,733,735.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,223,733,735.93/288,588.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,544.24

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