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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,564.10, 396,840.04 and 166,777.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,564.10, 396,840.04 and 166,777.01 is: 230,153.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,564.10 : 396,840.04 = 166,777.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,564.10/396,840.04 = 166,777.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,564.10x = 396,840.04 × 166,777.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,564.10x = 66,183,795,319.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,183,795,319.48/287,564.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,153.19

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