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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,975.42, 398,786.74 and 159,923.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,975.42, 398,786.74 and 159,923.28 is: 220,694.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,975.42 : 398,786.74 = 159,923.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,975.42/398,786.74 = 159,923.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,975.42x = 398,786.74 × 159,923.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,975.42x = 63,775,283,481.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,775,283,481.31/288,975.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,694.49

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