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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,498, 396,751.08 and 166,647.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,498, 396,751.08 and 166,647.92 is: 229,976.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,498 : 396,751.08 = 166,647.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,498/396,751.08 = 166,647.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,498x = 396,751.08 × 166,647.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,498x = 66,117,742,239.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,117,742,239.75/287,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,976.36

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