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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,196.66, 396,302.70 and 166,376.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,196.66, 396,302.70 and 166,376.82 is: 229,583.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,196.66 : 396,302.70 = 166,376.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,196.66/396,302.70 = 166,376.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,196.66x = 396,302.70 × 166,376.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,196.66x = 65,935,582,983.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,935,582,983.41/287,196.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,583.39

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