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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,931.56, 398,717.88 and 159,866.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,931.56, 398,717.88 and 159,866.67 is: 220,611.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,931.56 : 398,717.88 = 159,866.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,931.56/398,717.88 = 159,866.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,931.56x = 398,717.88 × 159,866.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,931.56x = 63,741,699,745.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,741,699,745.06/288,931.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,611.76

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