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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,778.62, 398,354.52 and 167,906.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,778.62, 398,354.52 and 167,906.54 is: 231,618.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,778.62 : 398,354.52 = 167,906.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,778.62/398,354.52 = 167,906.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,778.62x = 398,354.52 × 167,906.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,778.62x = 66,886,329,146.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,886,329,146.56/288,778.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,618.01

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