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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,562.46, 396,837.77 and 166,775.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,562.46, 396,837.77 and 166,775.36 is: 230,150.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,562.46 : 396,837.77 = 166,775.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,562.46/396,837.77 = 166,775.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,562.46x = 396,837.77 × 166,775.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,562.46x = 66,182,764,419.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,182,764,419.15/287,562.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,150.92

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