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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,834.08, 399,934.08 and 168,945.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,834.08, 399,934.08 and 168,945.12 is: 233,122.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,834.08 : 399,934.08 = 168,945.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,834.08/399,934.08 = 168,945.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,834.08x = 399,934.08 × 168,945.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,834.08x = 67,566,911,137.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,566,911,137.69/289,834.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,122.73

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