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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,529.44, 391,189.44 and 168,712.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,529.44, 391,189.44 and 168,712.12 is: 232,774.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,529.44 : 391,189.44 = 168,712.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,529.44/391,189.44 = 168,712.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,529.44x = 391,189.44 × 168,712.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,529.44x = 65,998,399,744.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,998,399,744.01/283,529.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,774.42

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