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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,953, 398,772.82 and 161,637.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,953, 398,772.82 and 161,637.16 is: 223,069.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,953 : 398,772.82 = 161,637.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,953/398,772.82 = 161,637.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,953x = 398,772.82 × 161,637.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,953x = 64,456,506,109.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,456,506,109.99/288,953
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,069.17

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