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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,623.72, 398,266.21 and 159,544.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,623.72, 398,266.21 and 159,544.75 is: 220,152.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,623.72 : 398,266.21 = 159,544.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,623.72/398,266.21 = 159,544.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,623.72x = 398,266.21 × 159,544.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,623.72x = 63,541,282,907.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,541,282,907.90/288,623.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,152.67

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