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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,184.70, 429,138.81 and 167,894.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,184.70, 429,138.81 and 167,894.46 is: 251,760.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,184.70 : 429,138.81 = 167,894.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,184.70/429,138.81 = 167,894.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,184.70x = 429,138.81 × 167,894.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,184.70x = 72,050,028,769.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,050,028,769.99/286,184.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,760.59

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