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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,374.20, 881,094.78 and 166,617

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,374.20, 881,094.78 and 166,617 is: 249,935.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,374.20 : 881,094.78 = 166,617 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,374.20/881,094.78 = 166,617/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,374.20x = 881,094.78 × 166,617
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,374.20x = 146,805,368,959.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,805,368,959.26/587,374.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,935.00

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