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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,618.08, 399,727.44 and 168,777.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,618.08, 399,727.44 and 168,777.12 is: 232,944.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,618.08 : 399,727.44 = 168,777.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,618.08/399,727.44 = 168,777.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,618.08x = 399,727.44 × 168,777.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,618.08x = 67,464,846,108.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,464,846,108.17/289,618.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,944.18

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