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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,663.54, 398,353.05 and 159,610.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,663.54, 398,353.05 and 159,610.95 is: 220,261.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,663.54 : 398,353.05 = 159,610.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,663.54/398,353.05 = 159,610.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,663.54x = 398,353.05 × 159,610.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,663.54x = 63,581,508,745.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,581,508,745.90/288,663.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,261.65

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