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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,984.05, 398,779.63 and 158,135.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,984.05, 398,779.63 and 158,135.16 is: 218,216.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,984.05 : 398,779.63 = 158,135.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,984.05/398,779.63 = 158,135.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,984.05x = 398,779.63 × 158,135.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,984.05x = 63,061,080,594.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,061,080,594.79/288,984.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,216.47

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