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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,465.68, 398,166.60 and 167,661.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,465.68, 398,166.60 and 167,661.20 is: 231,421.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,465.68 : 398,166.60 = 167,661.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,465.68/398,166.60 = 167,661.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,465.68x = 398,166.60 × 167,661.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,465.68x = 66,757,089,955.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,757,089,955.92/288,465.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,421.26

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