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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,139.70, 396,249.33 and 167,907.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,139.70, 396,249.33 and 167,907.70 is: 231,710.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,139.70 : 396,249.33 = 167,907.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,139.70/396,249.33 = 167,907.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,139.70x = 396,249.33 × 167,907.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,139.70x = 66,533,313,626.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,533,313,626.84/287,139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,710.61

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