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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,875.55, 397,287.72 and 167,016.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,875.55, 397,287.72 and 167,016.89 is: 230,494.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,875.55 : 397,287.72 = 167,016.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,875.55/397,287.72 = 167,016.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,875.55x = 397,287.72 × 167,016.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,875.55x = 66,353,757,443.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,353,757,443.15/287,875.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,494.60

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