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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,196, 880,837.92 and 166,505.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,196, 880,837.92 and 166,505.76 is: 249,771.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,196 : 880,837.92 = 166,505.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,196/880,837.92 = 166,505.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,196x = 880,837.92 × 166,505.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,196x = 146,664,587,306.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,664,587,306.42/587,196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,771.09

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