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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,261.92, 882,247.08 and 167,541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,261.92, 882,247.08 and 167,541.44 is: 251,270.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,261.92 : 882,247.08 = 167,541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,261.92/882,247.08 = 167,541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,261.92x = 882,247.08 × 167,541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,261.92x = 147,812,946,219.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,812,946,219.00/588,261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,270.64

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