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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,644.94, 396,862.04 and 166,762.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,644.94, 396,862.04 and 166,762.10 is: 230,080.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,644.94 : 396,862.04 = 166,762.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,644.94/396,862.04 = 166,762.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,644.94x = 396,862.04 × 166,762.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,644.94x = 66,181,547,617.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,181,547,617.59/287,644.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,080.70

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