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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,327.79, 396,477.59 and 164,813.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,327.79, 396,477.59 and 164,813.77 is: 227,423.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,327.79 : 396,477.59 = 164,813.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,327.79/396,477.59 = 164,813.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,327.79x = 396,477.59 × 164,813.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,327.79x = 65,344,965,999.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,344,965,999.94/287,327.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,423.06

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