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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,351.42, 882,560.52 and 167,660.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,351.42, 882,560.52 and 167,660.10 is: 251,499.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,351.42 : 882,560.52 = 167,660.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,351.42/882,560.52 = 167,660.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,351.42x = 882,560.52 × 167,660.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,351.42x = 147,970,185,039.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,970,185,039.25/588,351.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,499.67

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