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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,210.52, 882,051.72 and 167,386.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,210.52, 882,051.72 and 167,386.36 is: 251,004.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,210.52 : 882,051.72 = 167,386.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,210.52/882,051.72 = 167,386.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,210.52x = 882,051.72 × 167,386.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,210.52x = 147,643,426,742.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,643,426,742.54/588,210.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,004.40

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