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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,141.80, 882,212.70 and 167,431.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,141.80, 882,212.70 and 167,431.40 is: 251,147.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,141.80 : 882,212.70 = 167,431.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,141.80/882,212.70 = 167,431.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,141.80x = 882,212.70 × 167,431.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,141.80x = 147,710,107,458.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,710,107,458.78/588,141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,147.10

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