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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,562.10, 396,837.28 and 166,775.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,562.10, 396,837.28 and 166,775.01 is: 230,150.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,562.10 : 396,837.28 = 166,775.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,562.10/396,837.28 = 166,775.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,562.10x = 396,837.28 × 166,775.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,562.10x = 66,182,541,340.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,182,541,340.37/287,562.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,150.43

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