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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,851.88, 398,608.13 and 159,786.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,851.88, 398,608.13 and 159,786.99 is: 220,501.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,851.88 : 398,608.13 = 159,786.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,851.88/398,608.13 = 159,786.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,851.88x = 398,608.13 × 159,786.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,851.88x = 63,692,392,685.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,692,392,685.18/288,851.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,501.92

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