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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,601.52, 398,267.30 and 161,277.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,601.52, 398,267.30 and 161,277.22 is: 222,561.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,601.52 : 398,267.30 = 161,277.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,601.52/398,267.30 = 161,277.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,601.52x = 398,267.30 × 161,277.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,601.52x = 64,231,442,368.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,231,442,368.43/288,601.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,561.00

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