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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,154.79, 396,296.49 and 166,298.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,154.79, 396,296.49 and 166,298.23 is: 229,504.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,154.79 : 396,296.49 = 166,298.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,154.79/396,296.49 = 166,298.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,154.79x = 396,296.49 × 166,298.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,154.79x = 65,903,404,842.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,903,404,842.21/287,154.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,504.81

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