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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,184.53, 588,525.63 and 167,546.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,184.53, 588,525.63 and 167,546.64 is: 251,426.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,184.53 : 588,525.63 = 167,546.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,184.53/588,525.63 = 167,546.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,184.53x = 588,525.63 × 167,546.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,184.53x = 98,605,491,860.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,605,491,860.38/392,184.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,426.27

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