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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,623.11, 398,317.58 and 161,308.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,623.11, 398,317.58 and 161,308.87 is: 222,616.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,623.11 : 398,317.58 = 161,308.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,623.11/398,317.58 = 161,308.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,623.11x = 398,317.58 × 161,308.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,623.11x = 64,252,158,730.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,252,158,730.93/288,623.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,616.13

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