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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,138.98, 882,190.24 and 167,414.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,138.98, 882,190.24 and 167,414.85 is: 251,117.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,138.98 : 882,190.24 = 167,414.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,138.98/882,190.24 = 167,414.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,138.98x = 882,190.24 × 167,414.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,138.98x = 147,691,746,282.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,691,746,282.53/588,138.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,117.09

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