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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,625.16, 399,666.24 and 168,786.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,625.16, 399,666.24 and 168,786.12 is: 232,915.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,625.16 : 399,666.24 = 168,786.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,625.16/399,666.24 = 168,786.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,625.16x = 399,666.24 × 168,786.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,625.16x = 67,458,113,944.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,458,113,944.59/289,625.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,915.24

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