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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,366.67, 396,565.83 and 166,577.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,366.67, 396,565.83 and 166,577.94 is: 229,877.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,366.67 : 396,565.83 = 166,577.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,366.67/396,565.83 = 166,577.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,366.67x = 396,565.83 × 166,577.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,366.67x = 66,059,119,035.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,059,119,035.79/287,366.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,877.46

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