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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,623.61, 398,318.27 and 161,309.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,623.61, 398,318.27 and 161,309.37 is: 222,616.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,623.61 : 398,318.27 = 161,309.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,623.61/398,318.27 = 161,309.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,623.61x = 398,318.27 × 161,309.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,623.61x = 64,252,469,193.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,252,469,193.19/288,623.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,616.82

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