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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,727.34, 398,446.29 and 159,674.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,727.34, 398,446.29 and 159,674.57 is: 220,352.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,727.34 : 398,446.29 = 159,674.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,727.34/398,446.29 = 159,674.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,727.34x = 398,446.29 × 159,674.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,727.34x = 63,621,738,430.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,621,738,430.80/288,727.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,352.32

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