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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,244.80, 399,146.16 and 168,389.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,244.80, 399,146.16 and 168,389.56 is: 232,370.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,244.80 : 399,146.16 = 168,389.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,244.80/399,146.16 = 168,389.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,244.80x = 399,146.16 × 168,389.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,244.80x = 67,212,046,258.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,212,046,258.09/289,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,370.80

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