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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,246.80, 399,148.92 and 168,391.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,246.80, 399,148.92 and 168,391.56 is: 232,373.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,246.80 : 399,148.92 = 168,391.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,246.80/399,148.92 = 168,391.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,246.80x = 399,148.92 × 168,391.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,246.80x = 67,213,309,311.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,213,309,311.12/289,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,373.56

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