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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,124.18, 430,212.33 and 166,843.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,124.18, 430,212.33 and 166,843.47 is: 249,989.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,124.18 : 430,212.33 = 166,843.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,124.18/430,212.33 = 166,843.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,124.18x = 430,212.33 × 166,843.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,124.18x = 71,778,117,973.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,778,117,973.99/287,124.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,989.81

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