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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,901.24, 398,721.30 and 161,603.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,901.24, 398,721.30 and 161,603.24 is: 223,033.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,901.24 : 398,721.30 = 161,603.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,901.24/398,721.30 = 161,603.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,901.24x = 398,721.30 × 161,603.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,901.24x = 64,434,653,937.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,434,653,937.01/288,901.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,033.50

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