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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,627.30, 398,317.97 and 161,302.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,627.30, 398,317.97 and 161,302.89 is: 222,604.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,627.30 : 398,317.97 = 161,302.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,627.30/398,317.97 = 161,302.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,627.30x = 398,317.97 × 161,302.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,627.30x = 64,249,840,103.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,249,840,103.19/288,627.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,604.86

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