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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,098.57, 288,028.38 and 168,699.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,098.57, 288,028.38 and 168,699.28 is: 232,379.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,098.57 : 288,028.38 = 168,699.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,098.57/288,028.38 = 168,699.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,098.57x = 288,028.38 × 168,699.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,098.57x = 48,590,180,325.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,590,180,325.57/209,098.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,379.30

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