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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,224.43, 429,338.13 and 167,812.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,224.43, 429,338.13 and 167,812.73 is: 251,719.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,224.43 : 429,338.13 = 167,812.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,224.43/429,338.13 = 167,812.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,224.43x = 429,338.13 × 167,812.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,224.43x = 72,048,405,724.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,048,405,724.07/286,224.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,719.97

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