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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,277.20, 588,492.60 and 167,637.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,277.20, 588,492.60 and 167,637.20 is: 251,488.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,277.20 : 588,492.60 = 167,637.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,277.20/588,492.60 = 167,637.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,277.20x = 588,492.60 × 167,637.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,277.20x = 98,653,251,684.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,653,251,684.72/392,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,488.62

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