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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,167.58, 387,953.88 and 166,388.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,167.58, 387,953.88 and 166,388.75 is: 229,582.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,167.58 : 387,953.88 = 166,388.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,167.58/387,953.88 = 166,388.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,167.58x = 387,953.88 × 166,388.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,167.58x = 64,551,159,211.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,551,159,211.08/281,167.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,582.52

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