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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,160.44, 882,218.52 and 167,436.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,160.44, 882,218.52 and 167,436.18 is: 251,147.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,160.44 : 882,218.52 = 167,436.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,160.44/882,218.52 = 167,436.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,160.44x = 882,218.52 × 167,436.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,160.44x = 147,715,298,914.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,715,298,914.05/588,160.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,147.97

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