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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,562.60, 396,837.98 and 166,775.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,562.60, 396,837.98 and 166,775.51 is: 230,151.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,562.60 : 396,837.98 = 166,775.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,562.60/396,837.98 = 166,775.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,562.60x = 396,837.98 × 166,775.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,562.60x = 66,182,853,683.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,182,853,683.80/287,562.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,151.12

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