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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,036.23, 396,158.57 and 166,251.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,036.23, 396,158.57 and 166,251.06 is: 229,454.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,036.23 : 396,158.57 = 166,251.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,036.23/396,158.57 = 166,251.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,036.23x = 396,158.57 × 166,251.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,036.23x = 65,861,782,190.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,861,782,190.58/287,036.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,454.60

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