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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,532, 881,295.84 and 166,807.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,532, 881,295.84 and 166,807.92 is: 250,211.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,532 : 881,295.84 = 166,807.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,532/881,295.84 = 166,807.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,532x = 881,295.84 × 166,807.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,532x = 147,007,125,975.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,007,125,975.05/587,532
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,211.27

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