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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,611.40, 398,282.58 and 161,286.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,611.40, 398,282.58 and 161,286.96 is: 222,575.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,611.40 : 398,282.58 = 161,286.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,611.40/398,282.58 = 161,286.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,611.40x = 398,282.58 × 161,286.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,611.40x = 64,237,786,549.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,237,786,549.16/288,611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,575.36

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