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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,176.44, 882,242.52 and 167,452.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,176.44, 882,242.52 and 167,452.20 is: 251,172.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,176.44 : 882,242.52 = 167,452.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,176.44/882,242.52 = 167,452.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,176.44x = 882,242.52 × 167,452.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,176.44x = 147,733,450,907.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,733,450,907.54/588,176.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,172.00

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