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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,924.24, 398,736.28 and 161,640.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,924.24, 398,736.28 and 161,640.80 is: 223,075.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,924.24 : 398,736.28 = 161,640.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,924.24/398,736.28 = 161,640.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,924.24x = 398,736.28 × 161,640.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,924.24x = 64,452,051,288.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,452,051,288.22/288,924.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,075.96

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