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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,962.54, 434,983.34 and 168,440.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,962.54, 434,983.34 and 168,440.16 is: 252,683.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,962.54 : 434,983.34 = 168,440.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,962.54/434,983.34 = 168,440.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,962.54x = 434,983.34 × 168,440.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,962.54x = 73,268,662,544.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,268,662,544.73/289,962.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,683.20

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