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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,539.69, 396,806.36 and 166,752.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,539.69, 396,806.36 and 166,752.60 is: 230,119.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,539.69 : 396,806.36 = 166,752.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,539.69/396,806.36 = 166,752.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,539.69x = 396,806.36 × 166,752.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,539.69x = 66,168,492,226.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,168,492,226.54/287,539.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,119.51

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