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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,589.11, 398,252.34 and 161,264.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,589.11, 398,252.34 and 161,264.71 is: 222,544.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,589.11 : 398,252.34 = 161,264.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,589.11/398,252.34 = 161,264.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,589.11x = 398,252.34 × 161,264.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,589.11x = 64,224,048,116.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,224,048,116.92/288,589.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,544.95

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