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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,107.94, 882,234.81 and 167,416.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,107.94, 882,234.81 and 167,416.62 is: 251,145.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,107.94 : 882,234.81 = 167,416.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,107.94/882,234.81 = 167,416.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,107.94x = 882,234.81 × 167,416.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,107.94x = 147,700,769,936.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,700,769,936.54/588,107.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,145.68

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