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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,828.52, 398,601.74 and 161,504.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,828.52, 398,601.74 and 161,504.08 is: 222,885.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,828.52 : 398,601.74 = 161,504.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,828.52/398,601.74 = 161,504.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,828.52x = 398,601.74 × 161,504.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,828.52x = 64,375,806,712.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,375,806,712.36/288,828.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,885.91

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