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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,044.12, 588,328.35 and 167,457.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,044.12, 588,328.35 and 167,457.04 is: 251,297.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,044.12 : 588,328.35 = 167,457.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,044.12/588,328.35 = 167,457.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,044.12x = 588,328.35 × 167,457.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,044.12x = 98,519,724,039.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,519,724,039.08/392,044.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,297.54

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