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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,149.99, 399,056.81 and 166,646.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,149.99, 399,056.81 and 166,646.67 is: 229,989.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,149.99 : 399,056.81 = 166,646.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,149.99/399,056.81 = 166,646.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,149.99x = 399,056.81 × 166,646.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,149.99x = 66,501,487,694.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,501,487,694.09/289,149.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,989.59

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