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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,605.76, 398,262.60 and 161,280.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,605.76, 398,262.60 and 161,280.24 is: 222,559.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,605.76 : 398,262.60 = 161,280.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,605.76/398,262.60 = 161,280.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,605.76x = 398,262.60 × 161,280.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,605.76x = 64,231,887,711.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,231,887,711.02/288,605.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,559.27

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