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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,407.33, 882,759.23 and 167,681.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,407.33, 882,759.23 and 167,681.99 is: 251,565.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,407.33 : 882,759.23 = 167,681.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,407.33/882,759.23 = 167,681.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,407.33x = 882,759.23 × 167,681.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,407.33x = 148,022,826,374.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,022,826,374.56/588,407.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,565.23

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