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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,877, 395,890.26 and 167,645

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,877, 395,890.26 and 167,645 is: 231,350.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,877 : 395,890.26 = 167,645 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,877/395,890.26 = 167,645/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,877x = 395,890.26 × 167,645
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,877x = 66,369,022,637.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,369,022,637.70/286,877
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,350.10

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