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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,364.67, 396,563.14 and 166,576.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,364.67, 396,563.14 and 166,576.07 is: 229,874.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,364.67 : 396,563.14 = 166,576.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,364.67/396,563.14 = 166,576.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,364.67x = 396,563.14 × 166,576.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,364.67x = 66,057,929,368.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,057,929,368.06/287,364.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,874.92

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