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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,748.71, 398,475.86 and 159,680.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,748.71, 398,475.86 and 159,680.51 is: 220,360.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,748.71 : 398,475.86 = 159,680.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,748.71/398,475.86 = 159,680.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,748.71x = 398,475.86 × 159,680.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,748.71x = 63,628,828,547.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,628,828,547.49/288,748.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,360.56

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