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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,562.51, 396,837.84 and 166,775.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,562.51, 396,837.84 and 166,775.41 is: 230,150.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,562.51 : 396,837.84 = 166,775.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,562.51/396,837.84 = 166,775.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,562.51x = 396,837.84 × 166,775.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,562.51x = 66,182,793,652.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,182,793,652.86/287,562.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,150.98

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