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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,691.52, 398,378.18 and 159,622.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,691.52, 398,378.18 and 159,622.55 is: 220,270.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,691.52 : 398,378.18 = 159,622.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,691.52/398,378.18 = 159,622.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,691.52x = 398,378.18 × 159,622.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,691.52x = 63,590,140,955.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,590,140,955.96/288,691.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,270.21

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