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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,991.86, 398,809.35 and 161,669.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,991.86, 398,809.35 and 161,669.58 is: 223,104.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,991.86 : 398,809.35 = 161,669.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,991.86/398,809.35 = 161,669.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,991.86x = 398,809.35 × 161,669.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,991.86x = 64,475,340,114.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,475,340,114.57/288,991.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,104.35

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