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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,161.85, 882,159.27 and 188,750.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,161.85, 882,159.27 and 188,750.85 is: 283,099.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,161.85 : 882,159.27 = 188,750.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,161.85/882,159.27 = 188,750.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,161.85x = 882,159.27 × 188,750.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,161.85x = 166,508,312,047.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,508,312,047.88/588,161.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,099.48

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