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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,666.08, 399,763.80 and 168,817.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,666.08, 399,763.80 and 168,817.32 is: 232,982.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,666.08 : 399,763.80 = 168,817.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,666.08/399,763.80 = 168,817.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,666.08x = 399,763.80 × 168,817.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,666.08x = 67,487,053,349.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,487,053,349.02/289,666.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,982.24

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