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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,684.72, 395,601.38 and 168,792.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,684.72, 395,601.38 and 168,792.92 is: 232,920.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,684.72 : 395,601.38 = 168,792.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,684.72/395,601.38 = 168,792.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,684.72x = 395,601.38 × 168,792.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,684.72x = 66,774,712,231.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,774,712,231.27/286,684.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,920.38

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