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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,410.23, 396,626.21 and 166,621.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,410.23, 396,626.21 and 166,621.54 is: 229,937.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,410.23 : 396,626.21 = 166,621.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,410.23/396,626.21 = 166,621.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,410.23x = 396,626.21 × 166,621.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,410.23x = 66,086,469,914.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,086,469,914.56/287,410.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,937.78

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