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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,971.34, 398,860.58 and 168,135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,971.34, 398,860.58 and 168,135.96 is: 232,074.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,971.34 : 398,860.58 = 168,135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,971.34/398,860.58 = 168,135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,971.34x = 398,860.58 × 168,135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,971.34x = 67,062,806,524.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,062,806,524.46/288,971.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,074.25

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