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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,174.85, 396,272.67 and 166,354.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,174.85, 396,272.67 and 166,354.95 is: 229,553.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,174.85 : 396,272.67 = 166,354.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,174.85/396,272.67 = 166,354.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,174.85x = 396,272.67 × 166,354.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,174.85x = 65,921,920,204.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,921,920,204.22/287,174.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,553.25

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