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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,214.21, 396,295.57 and 166,348.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,214.21, 396,295.57 and 166,348.27 is: 229,525.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,214.21 : 396,295.57 = 166,348.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,214.21/396,295.57 = 166,348.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,214.21x = 396,295.57 × 166,348.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,214.21x = 65,923,082,478.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,923,082,478.16/287,214.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,525.84

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