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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,162.84, 882,160.76 and 188,751.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,162.84, 882,160.76 and 188,751.84 is: 283,100.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,162.84 : 882,160.76 = 188,751.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,162.84/882,160.76 = 188,751.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,162.84x = 882,160.76 × 188,751.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,162.84x = 166,509,466,625.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,509,466,625.80/588,162.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,100.96

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