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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,322.36, 395,095.98 and 167,159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,322.36, 395,095.98 and 167,159.48 is: 230,663.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,322.36 : 395,095.98 = 167,159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,322.36/395,095.98 = 167,159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,322.36x = 395,095.98 × 167,159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,322.36x = 66,044,038,566.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,044,038,566.89/286,322.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,663.22

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