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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,336.42, 882,358.83 and 167,615.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,336.42, 882,358.83 and 167,615.94 is: 251,382.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,336.42 : 882,358.83 = 167,615.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,336.42/882,358.83 = 167,615.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,336.42x = 882,358.83 × 167,615.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,336.42x = 147,897,404,707.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,897,404,707.75/588,336.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,382.37

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