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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,663.12, 396,927.69 and 166,754.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,663.12, 396,927.69 and 166,754.88 is: 230,094.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,663.12 : 396,927.69 = 166,754.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,663.12/396,927.69 = 166,754.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,663.12x = 396,927.69 × 166,754.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,663.12x = 66,189,629,314.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,189,629,314.63/287,663.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,094.25

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