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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,793.08, 399,940.50 and 168,973.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,793.08, 399,940.50 and 168,973.48 is: 233,198.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,793.08 : 399,940.50 = 168,973.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,793.08/399,940.50 = 168,973.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,793.08x = 399,940.50 × 168,973.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,793.08x = 67,579,338,077.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,579,338,077.94/289,793.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,198.59

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