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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,637.81, 398,320.76 and 161,313.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,637.81, 398,320.76 and 161,313.40 is: 222,612.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,637.81 : 398,320.76 = 161,313.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,637.81/398,320.76 = 161,313.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,637.81x = 398,320.76 × 161,313.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,637.81x = 64,254,476,086.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,254,476,086.18/288,637.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,612.82

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