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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,570.16, 396,848.40 and 166,783.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,570.16, 396,848.40 and 166,783.05 is: 230,161.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,570.16 : 396,848.40 = 166,783.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,570.16/396,848.40 = 166,783.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,570.16x = 396,848.40 × 166,783.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,570.16x = 66,187,586,539.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,187,586,539.62/287,570.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,161.52

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