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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,569.36, 396,799.04 and 166,687.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,569.36, 396,799.04 and 166,687.03 is: 230,001.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,569.36 : 396,799.04 = 166,687.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,569.36/396,799.04 = 166,687.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,569.36x = 396,799.04 × 166,687.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,569.36x = 66,141,251,659.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,141,251,659.02/287,569.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,001.04

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