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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,147.36, 390,819.96 and 166,962.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,147.36, 390,819.96 and 166,962.16 is: 230,452.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,147.36 : 390,819.96 = 166,962.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,147.36/390,819.96 = 166,962.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,147.36x = 390,819.96 × 166,962.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,147.36x = 65,252,144,692.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,252,144,692.71/283,147.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,452.95

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