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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,001.90, 882,002.85 and 167,223.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,001.90, 882,002.85 and 167,223.10 is: 250,834.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,001.90 : 882,002.85 = 167,223.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,001.90/882,002.85 = 167,223.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,001.90x = 882,002.85 × 167,223.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,001.90x = 147,491,250,785.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,491,250,785.84/588,001.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,834.65

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