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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,322.08, 388,199.86 and 166,580.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,322.08, 388,199.86 and 166,580.13 is: 229,866.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,322.08 : 388,199.86 = 166,580.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,322.08/388,199.86 = 166,580.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,322.08x = 388,199.86 × 166,580.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,322.08x = 64,666,383,144.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,666,383,144.78/281,322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,866.01

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