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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,078.82, 288,001.17 and 168,679.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,078.82, 288,001.17 and 168,679.53 is: 232,352.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,078.82 : 288,001.17 = 168,679.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,078.82/288,001.17 = 168,679.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,078.82x = 288,001.17 × 168,679.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,078.82x = 48,579,901,995.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,579,901,995.05/209,078.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,352.10

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