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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,602.17, 398,271.54 and 161,277.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,602.17, 398,271.54 and 161,277.77 is: 222,563.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,602.17 : 398,271.54 = 161,277.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,602.17/398,271.54 = 161,277.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,602.17x = 398,271.54 × 161,277.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,602.17x = 64,232,345,825.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,232,345,825.67/288,602.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,563.63

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