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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,001, 397,441.38 and 168,769

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,001, 397,441.38 and 168,769 is: 232,901.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,001 : 397,441.38 = 168,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,001/397,441.38 = 168,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,001x = 397,441.38 × 168,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,001x = 67,075,784,261.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,075,784,261.22/288,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,901.22

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