Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,529.98, 396,793.00 and 166,742.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 287,529.98, 396,793.00 and 166,742.99 is: 230,106.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
287,529.98 : 396,793.00 = 166,742.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
287,529.98/396,793.00 = 166,742.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
287,529.98x = 396,793.00 × 166,742.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
287,529.98x = 66,162,449,663.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,162,449,663.96/287,529.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,106.26
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