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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,187.62, 399,080.92 and 168,399.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,187.62, 399,080.92 and 168,399.34 is: 232,392.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,187.62 : 399,080.92 = 168,399.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,187.62/399,080.92 = 168,399.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,187.62x = 399,080.92 × 168,399.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,187.62x = 67,204,963,534.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,204,963,534.59/289,187.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,392.26

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