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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,371.20, 881,090.28 and 166,614

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,371.20, 881,090.28 and 166,614 is: 249,930.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,371.20 : 881,090.28 = 166,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,371.20/881,090.28 = 166,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,371.20x = 881,090.28 × 166,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,371.20x = 146,801,975,911.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,801,975,911.92/587,371.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,930.50

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