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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,897.49, 387,608.14 and 166,180.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,897.49, 387,608.14 and 166,180.43 is: 229,311.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,897.49 : 387,608.14 = 166,180.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,897.49/387,608.14 = 166,180.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,897.49x = 387,608.14 × 166,180.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,897.49x = 64,412,887,376.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,412,887,376.70/280,897.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,311.01

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