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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,731.76, 398,455.04 and 161,393.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,731.76, 398,455.04 and 161,393.68 is: 222,726.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,731.76 : 398,455.04 = 161,393.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,731.76/398,455.04 = 161,393.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,731.76x = 398,455.04 × 161,393.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,731.76x = 64,308,125,220.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,308,125,220.15/288,731.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,726.19

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