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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,615.90, 398,288.76 and 161,291.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,615.90, 398,288.76 and 161,291.46 is: 222,581.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,615.90 : 398,288.76 = 161,291.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,615.90/398,288.76 = 161,291.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,615.90x = 398,288.76 × 161,291.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,615.90x = 64,240,575,601.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,240,575,601.99/288,615.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,581.55

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