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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,973.02, 398,803.80 and 161,689.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,973.02, 398,803.80 and 161,689.62 is: 223,143.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,973.02 : 398,803.80 = 161,689.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,973.02/398,803.80 = 161,689.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,973.02x = 398,803.80 × 161,689.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,973.02x = 64,482,434,876.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,482,434,876.56/288,973.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,143.44

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