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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,042.30, 398,824.80 and 168,139.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,042.30, 398,824.80 and 168,139.48 is: 232,001.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,042.30 : 398,824.80 = 168,139.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,042.30/398,824.80 = 168,139.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,042.30x = 398,824.80 × 168,139.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,042.30x = 67,058,194,483.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,058,194,483.10/289,042.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,001.32

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