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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,087.94, 588,193.45 and 167,449.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,087.94, 588,193.45 and 167,449.52 is: 251,200.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,087.94 : 588,193.45 = 167,449.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,087.94/588,193.45 = 167,449.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,087.94x = 588,193.45 × 167,449.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,087.94x = 98,492,711,921.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,492,711,921.50/392,087.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,200.57

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