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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,529.61, 396,792.49 and 166,742.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,529.61, 396,792.49 and 166,742.61 is: 230,105.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,529.61 : 396,792.49 = 166,742.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,529.61/396,792.49 = 166,742.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,529.61x = 396,792.49 × 166,742.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,529.61x = 66,162,214,577.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,162,214,577.29/287,529.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,105.74

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