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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,537.69, 396,803.59 and 166,750.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,537.69, 396,803.59 and 166,750.60 is: 230,116.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,537.69 : 396,803.59 = 166,750.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,537.69/396,803.59 = 166,750.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,537.69x = 396,803.59 × 166,750.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,537.69x = 66,167,234,730.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,167,234,730.64/287,537.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,116.74

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