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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,995.02, 398,893.35 and 168,159.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,995.02, 398,893.35 and 168,159.73 is: 232,107.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,995.02 : 398,893.35 = 168,159.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,995.02/398,893.35 = 168,159.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,995.02x = 398,893.35 × 168,159.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,995.02x = 67,077,798,034.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,077,798,034.80/288,995.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,107.11

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