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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,683.56, 398,367.22 and 159,614.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,683.56, 398,367.22 and 159,614.56 is: 220,259.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,683.56 : 398,367.22 = 159,614.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,683.56/398,367.22 = 159,614.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,683.56x = 398,367.22 × 159,614.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,683.56x = 63,585,208,538.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,585,208,538.72/288,683.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,259.20

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