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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,197.92, 397,711.58 and 167,368.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,197.92, 397,711.58 and 167,368.88 is: 230,968.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,197.92 : 397,711.58 = 167,368.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,197.92/397,711.58 = 167,368.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,197.92x = 397,711.58 × 167,368.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,197.92x = 66,564,541,707.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,564,541,707.63/288,197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,968.15

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