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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,409.27, 398,002.53 and 167,621.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,409.27, 398,002.53 and 167,621.26 is: 231,316.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,409.27 : 398,002.53 = 167,621.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,409.27/398,002.53 = 167,621.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,409.27x = 398,002.53 × 167,621.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,409.27x = 66,713,685,561.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,713,685,561.79/288,409.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,316.02

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