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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,662.27, 398,367.81 and 159,598.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,662.27, 398,367.81 and 159,598.35 is: 220,253.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,662.27 : 398,367.81 = 159,598.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,662.27/398,367.81 = 159,598.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,662.27x = 398,367.81 × 159,598.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,662.27x = 63,578,845,169.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,578,845,169.11/288,662.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,253.40

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