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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,656.16, 398,332.97 and 157,831.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,656.16, 398,332.97 and 157,831.41 is: 217,800.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,656.16 : 398,332.97 = 157,831.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,656.16/398,332.97 = 157,831.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,656.16x = 398,332.97 × 157,831.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,656.16x = 62,869,454,036.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,869,454,036.83/288,656.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,800.50

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