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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,392.54, 399,289.56 and 166,922.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,392.54, 399,289.56 and 166,922.36 is: 230,311.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,392.54 : 399,289.56 = 166,922.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,392.54/399,289.56 = 166,922.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,392.54x = 399,289.56 × 166,922.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,392.54x = 66,650,355,678.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,650,355,678.56/289,392.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,311.24

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