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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,263.68, 588,644.16 and 167,625.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,263.68, 588,644.16 and 167,625.68 is: 251,544.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,263.68 : 588,644.16 = 167,625.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,263.68/588,644.16 = 167,625.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,263.68x = 588,644.16 × 167,625.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,263.68x = 98,671,877,598.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,671,877,598.03/392,263.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,544.77

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