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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,443.38, 881,149.59 and 166,719.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,443.38, 881,149.59 and 166,719.30 is: 250,074.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,443.38 : 881,149.59 = 166,719.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,443.38/881,149.59 = 166,719.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,443.38x = 881,149.59 × 166,719.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,443.38x = 146,904,642,840.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,904,642,840.09/587,443.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,074.56

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