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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,437.31, 882,655.97 and 167,702.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,437.31, 882,655.97 and 167,702.25 is: 251,553.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,437.31 : 882,655.97 = 167,702.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,437.31/882,655.97 = 167,702.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,437.31x = 882,655.97 × 167,702.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,437.31x = 148,023,391,306.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,023,391,306.42/588,437.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,553.38

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