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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,774.93, 397,122.75 and 166,927.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,774.93, 397,122.75 and 166,927.37 is: 230,355.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,774.93 : 397,122.75 = 166,927.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,774.93/397,122.75 = 166,927.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,774.93x = 397,122.75 × 166,927.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,774.93x = 66,290,656,224.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,290,656,224.67/287,774.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,355.91

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