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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,227.72, 882,076.62 and 167,407.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,227.72, 882,076.62 and 167,407.88 is: 251,036.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,227.72 : 882,076.62 = 167,407.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,227.72/882,076.62 = 167,407.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,227.72x = 882,076.62 × 167,407.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,227.72x = 147,666,576,951.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,666,576,951.77/588,227.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,036.41

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