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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,149.96, 882,230.40 and 167,425.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,149.96, 882,230.40 and 167,425.82 is: 251,140.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,149.96 : 882,230.40 = 167,425.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,149.96/882,230.40 = 167,425.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,149.96x = 882,230.40 × 167,425.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,149.96x = 147,708,148,148.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,708,148,148.93/588,149.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,140.28

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