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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,333.96, 386,911.02 and 167,164

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,333.96, 386,911.02 and 167,164 is: 230,716.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,333.96 : 386,911.02 = 167,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,333.96/386,911.02 = 167,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,333.96x = 386,911.02 × 167,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,333.96x = 64,677,593,747.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,677,593,747.28/280,333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,716.23

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