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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,524.61, 398,213.41 and 167,735.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,524.61, 398,213.41 and 167,735.96 is: 231,504.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,524.61 : 398,213.41 = 167,735.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,524.61/398,213.41 = 167,735.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,524.61x = 398,213.41 × 167,735.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,524.61x = 66,794,709,187.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,794,709,187.42/288,524.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,504.37

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