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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,990.08, 583,716.24 and 167,374.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,990.08, 583,716.24 and 167,374.08 is: 251,160.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,990.08 : 583,716.24 = 167,374.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,990.08/583,716.24 = 167,374.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,990.08x = 583,716.24 × 167,374.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,990.08x = 97,698,968,651.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,698,968,651.06/388,990.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,160.57

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