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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,002.40, 882,003.60 and 167,223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,002.40, 882,003.60 and 167,223.60 is: 250,835.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,002.40 : 882,003.60 = 167,223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,002.40/882,003.60 = 167,223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,002.40x = 882,003.60 × 167,223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,002.40x = 147,491,817,204.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,491,817,204.96/588,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,835.40

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