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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,160.85, 882,157.77 and 188,749.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,160.85, 882,157.77 and 188,749.85 is: 283,097.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,160.85 : 882,157.77 = 188,749.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,160.85/882,157.77 = 188,749.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,160.85x = 882,157.77 × 188,749.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,160.85x = 166,507,142,353.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,507,142,353.05/588,160.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,097.97

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