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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,514.31, 429,180.84 and 167,825.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,514.31, 429,180.84 and 167,825.82 is: 251,392.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,514.31 : 429,180.84 = 167,825.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,514.31/429,180.84 = 167,825.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,514.31x = 429,180.84 × 167,825.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,514.31x = 72,027,626,401.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,027,626,401.29/286,514.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,392.77

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