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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,465.68, 429,108.03 and 167,777.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,465.68, 429,108.03 and 167,777.19 is: 251,319.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,465.68 : 429,108.03 = 167,777.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,465.68/429,108.03 = 167,777.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,465.68x = 429,108.03 × 167,777.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,465.68x = 71,994,539,479.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,994,539,479.84/286,465.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,319.95

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