Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,265.92, 882,253.08 and 167,545.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 588,265.92, 882,253.08 and 167,545.44 is: 251,276.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,265.92 : 882,253.08 = 167,545.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,265.92/882,253.08 = 167,545.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,265.92x = 882,253.08 × 167,545.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,265.92x = 147,817,480,479.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,817,480,479.96/588,265.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 251,276.63
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