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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,787.67, 390,223.78 and 166,482.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,787.67, 390,223.78 and 166,482.67 is: 229,732.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,787.67 : 390,223.78 = 166,482.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,787.67/390,223.78 = 166,482.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,787.67x = 390,223.78 × 166,482.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,787.67x = 64,965,496,791.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,965,496,791.89/282,787.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,732.42

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