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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,628.55, 398,319.70 and 161,304.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,628.55, 398,319.70 and 161,304.14 is: 222,606.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,628.55 : 398,319.70 = 161,304.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,628.55/398,319.70 = 161,304.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,628.55x = 398,319.70 × 161,304.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,628.55x = 64,250,616,653.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,250,616,653.56/288,628.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,606.59

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