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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,530.61, 396,793.87 and 166,743.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,530.61, 396,793.87 and 166,743.61 is: 230,107.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,530.61 : 396,793.87 = 166,743.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,530.61/396,793.87 = 166,743.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,530.61x = 396,793.87 × 166,743.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,530.61x = 66,162,842,309.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,162,842,309.67/287,530.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,107.13

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