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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,699.26, 398,388.84 and 159,630.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,699.26, 398,388.84 and 159,630.25 is: 220,280.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,699.26 : 398,388.84 = 159,630.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,699.26/398,388.84 = 159,630.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,699.26x = 398,388.84 × 159,630.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,699.26x = 63,594,910,126.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,594,910,126.41/288,699.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,280.82

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