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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,259.92, 882,244.08 and 167,539.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,259.92, 882,244.08 and 167,539.44 is: 251,267.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,259.92 : 882,244.08 = 167,539.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,259.92/882,244.08 = 167,539.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,259.92x = 882,244.08 × 167,539.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,259.92x = 147,810,679,106.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,810,679,106.52/588,259.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,267.64

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