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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,449.12, 399,445.57 and 168,598.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,449.12, 399,445.57 and 168,598.19 is: 232,668.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,449.12 : 399,445.57 = 168,598.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,449.12/399,445.57 = 168,598.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,449.12x = 399,445.57 × 168,598.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,449.12x = 67,345,801,104.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,345,801,104.13/289,449.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,668.87

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