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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,164.13, 882,162.81 and 188,753.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,164.13, 882,162.81 and 188,753.22 is: 283,103.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,164.13 : 882,162.81 = 188,753.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,164.13/882,162.81 = 188,753.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,164.13x = 882,162.81 × 188,753.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,164.13x = 166,511,070,951.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,511,070,951.75/588,164.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,103.07

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