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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,825.13, 398,699.99 and 175,687.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,825.13, 398,699.99 and 175,687.21 is: 242,522.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,825.13 : 398,699.99 = 175,687.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,825.13/398,699.99 = 175,687.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,825.13x = 398,699.99 × 175,687.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,825.13x = 70,046,488,870.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,046,488,870.13/288,825.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,522.14

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