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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,209.04, 399,105.69 and 166,656.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,209.04, 399,105.69 and 166,656.40 is: 229,984.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,209.04 : 399,105.69 = 166,656.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,209.04/399,105.69 = 166,656.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,209.04x = 399,105.69 × 166,656.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,209.04x = 66,513,517,514.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,513,517,514.92/289,209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,984.23

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