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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,504.24, 388,413.43 and 166,725.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,504.24, 388,413.43 and 166,725.62 is: 230,044.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,504.24 : 388,413.43 = 166,725.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,504.24/388,413.43 = 166,725.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,504.24x = 388,413.43 × 166,725.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,504.24x = 64,758,467,574.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,758,467,574.20/281,504.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,044.38

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