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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,305.85, 430,814.58 and 167,401.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,305.85, 430,814.58 and 167,401.55 is: 251,018.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,305.85 : 430,814.58 = 167,401.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,305.85/430,814.58 = 167,401.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,305.85x = 430,814.58 × 167,401.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,305.85x = 72,119,028,454.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,119,028,454.60/287,305.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,018.31

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