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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,010.28, 397,453.52 and 167,222.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,010.28, 397,453.52 and 167,222.27 is: 230,766.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,010.28 : 397,453.52 = 167,222.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,010.28/397,453.52 = 167,222.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,010.28x = 397,453.52 × 167,222.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,010.28x = 66,463,081,245.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,463,081,245.58/288,010.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,766.35

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