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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,615.47, 398,254.84 and 159,536.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,615.47, 398,254.84 and 159,536.50 is: 220,141.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,615.47 : 398,254.84 = 159,536.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,615.47/398,254.84 = 159,536.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,615.47x = 398,254.84 × 159,536.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,615.47x = 63,536,181,887.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,536,181,887.18/288,615.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,141.29

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