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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,351.20, 588,603.60 and 167,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,351.20, 588,603.60 and 167,711.20 is: 251,599.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,351.20 : 588,603.60 = 167,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,351.20/588,603.60 = 167,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,351.20x = 588,603.60 × 167,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,351.20x = 98,715,416,080.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,715,416,080.32/392,351.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,599.63

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