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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,514.06, 429,180.46 and 167,825.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,514.06, 429,180.46 and 167,825.57 is: 251,392.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,514.06 : 429,180.46 = 167,825.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,514.06/429,180.46 = 167,825.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,514.06x = 429,180.46 × 167,825.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,514.06x = 72,027,455,332.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,027,455,332.36/286,514.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,392.39

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