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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,865.21, 397,258.11 and 167,043.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,865.21, 397,258.11 and 167,043.03 is: 230,521.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,865.21 : 397,258.11 = 167,043.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,865.21/397,258.11 = 167,043.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,865.21x = 397,258.11 × 167,043.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,865.21x = 66,359,198,386.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,359,198,386.47/287,865.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,521.77

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