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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,564.22, 396,840.19 and 166,777.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,564.22, 396,840.19 and 166,777.11 is: 230,153.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,564.22 : 396,840.19 = 166,777.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,564.22/396,840.19 = 166,777.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,564.22x = 396,840.19 × 166,777.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,564.22x = 66,183,860,020.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,183,860,020.05/287,564.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,153.32

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