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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,779.35, 387,555.04 and 166,097.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,779.35, 387,555.04 and 166,097.88 is: 229,262.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,779.35 : 387,555.04 = 166,097.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,779.35/387,555.04 = 166,097.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,779.35x = 387,555.04 × 166,097.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,779.35x = 64,372,070,527.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,372,070,527.32/280,779.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,262.13

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