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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,974.01, 433,632.26 and 160,997.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,974.01, 433,632.26 and 160,997.41 is: 241,591.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,974.01 : 433,632.26 = 160,997.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,974.01/433,632.26 = 160,997.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,974.01x = 433,632.26 × 160,997.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,974.01x = 69,813,672,463.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,813,672,463.77/288,974.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,591.52

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