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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,599.40, 398,266.02 and 161,274.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,599.40, 398,266.02 and 161,274.96 is: 222,558.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,599.40 : 398,266.02 = 161,274.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,599.40/398,266.02 = 161,274.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,599.40x = 398,266.02 × 161,274.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,599.40x = 64,230,336,444.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,230,336,444.86/288,599.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,558.80

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