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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,697.24, 398,385.97 and 159,628.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,697.24, 398,385.97 and 159,628.19 is: 220,277.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,697.24 : 398,385.97 = 159,628.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,697.24/398,385.97 = 159,628.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,697.24x = 398,385.97 × 159,628.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,697.24x = 63,593,631,312.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,593,631,312.49/288,697.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,277.93

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