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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,286.56, 288,925.80 and 168,001.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,286.56, 288,925.80 and 168,001.40 is: 231,930.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,286.56 : 288,925.80 = 168,001.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,286.56/288,925.80 = 168,001.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,286.56x = 288,925.80 × 168,001.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,286.56x = 48,539,938,896.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,539,938,896.12/209,286.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,930.51

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