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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,306.85, 430,816.08 and 167,402.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,306.85, 430,816.08 and 167,402.55 is: 251,019.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,306.85 : 430,816.08 = 167,402.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,306.85/430,816.08 = 167,402.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,306.85x = 430,816.08 × 167,402.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,306.85x = 72,119,710,373.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,119,710,373.00/287,306.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,019.81

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