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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,994.29, 398,892.35 and 168,159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,994.29, 398,892.35 and 168,159 is: 232,106.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,994.29 : 398,892.35 = 168,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,994.29/398,892.35 = 168,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,994.29x = 398,892.35 × 168,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,994.29x = 67,077,338,683.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,077,338,683.65/288,994.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,106.10

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