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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,779.62, 398,355.90 and 167,907.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,779.62, 398,355.90 and 167,907.54 is: 231,619.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,779.62 : 398,355.90 = 167,907.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,779.62/398,355.90 = 167,907.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,779.62x = 398,355.90 × 167,907.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,779.62x = 66,886,959,213.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,886,959,213.49/288,779.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,619.39

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