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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,747.83, 398,474.66 and 159,679.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,747.83, 398,474.66 and 159,679.64 is: 220,359.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,747.83 : 398,474.66 = 159,679.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,747.83/398,474.66 = 159,679.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,747.83x = 398,474.66 × 159,679.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,747.83x = 63,628,288,265.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,628,288,265.55/288,747.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,359.36

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