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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,623.94, 588,997.87 and 167,985.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,623.94, 588,997.87 and 167,985.83 is: 252,005.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,623.94 : 588,997.87 = 167,985.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,623.94/588,997.87 = 167,985.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,623.94x = 588,997.87 × 167,985.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,623.94x = 98,943,296,060.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,943,296,060.18/392,623.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,005.25

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