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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,601.76, 398,263 and 161,278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,601.76, 398,263 and 161,278.40 is: 222,560.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,601.76 : 398,263 = 161,278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,601.76/398,263 = 161,278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,601.76x = 398,263 × 161,278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,601.76x = 64,231,219,419.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,231,219,419.20/288,601.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,560.04

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