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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,209.16, 399,112.71 and 166,633.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,209.16, 399,112.71 and 166,633.79 is: 229,956.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,209.16 : 399,112.71 = 166,633.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,209.16/399,112.71 = 166,633.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,209.16x = 399,112.71 × 166,633.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,209.16x = 66,505,663,504.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,505,663,504.47/289,209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,956.98

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