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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,209.52, 882,050.22 and 167,385.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,209.52, 882,050.22 and 167,385.36 is: 251,002.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,209.52 : 882,050.22 = 167,385.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,209.52/882,050.22 = 167,385.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,209.52x = 882,050.22 × 167,385.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,209.52x = 147,642,293,612.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,642,293,612.78/588,209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,002.90

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