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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,888.94, 397,179.72 and 166,962.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,888.94, 397,179.72 and 166,962.42 is: 230,346.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,888.94 : 397,179.72 = 166,962.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,888.94/397,179.72 = 166,962.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,888.94x = 397,179.72 × 166,962.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,888.94x = 66,314,087,226.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,314,087,226.12/287,888.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,346.07

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