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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,643.60, 396,915.36 and 166,759.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,643.60, 396,915.36 and 166,759.68 is: 230,109.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,643.60 : 396,915.36 = 166,759.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,643.60/396,915.36 = 166,759.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,643.60x = 396,915.36 × 166,759.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,643.60x = 66,189,478,420.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,189,478,420.68/287,643.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,109.34

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