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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,606.88, 399,651 and 168,740.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,606.88, 399,651 and 168,740.60 is: 232,858.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,606.88 : 399,651 = 168,740.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,606.88/399,651 = 168,740.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,606.88x = 399,651 × 168,740.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,606.88x = 67,437,349,530.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,437,349,530.60/289,606.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,858.24

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