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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,190.91, 397,701.92 and 167,361.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,190.91, 397,701.92 and 167,361.89 is: 230,958.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,190.91 : 397,701.92 = 167,361.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,190.91/397,701.92 = 167,361.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,190.91x = 397,701.92 × 167,361.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,190.91x = 66,560,143,417.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,560,143,417.72/288,190.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,958.51

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